Land and home values in Wisconsin
Across Wisconsin's 72 counties, residential land is about $6.55 per sq ft at the state median ($285,362 an acre). The typical home is worth about $299,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,230 a month. Largest city: Milwaukee; capital: Madison. Values as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $6.55 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $285,362 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $71,340 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $6,700 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $299,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $212,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $424,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $194 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $990 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,230 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,580 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $1,730 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.9% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 90 | $14.30 | $551,000 | $1,590 |
| Upper | 241 | $10.20 | $437,000 | $1,450 |
| Mid | 352 | $7.35 | $313,000 | $1,320 |
| Entry | 375 | $4.19 | $203,000 | $1,200 |
| Small town | 125 | $4.24 | $236,000 | $1,050 |
| Rural | 318 | $5.70 | $280,000 | $1,040 |
| Farmland | 41 | $5.85 | $231,000 | $1,020 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Every county
| County | Setting | Land $/sq ft | Per acre | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menominee County | Small town | $28.40 | $1.24M | $143,000 | $1,000 |
| Sawyer County | Rural | $21.60 | $940,896 | $270,000 | $1,140 |
| Waushara County | Rural | $18.70 | $814,572 | $254,000 | $1,020 |
| Green Lake County | Rural | $18.00 | $784,080 | $298,000 | $975 |
| Door County | Rural | $16.10 | $701,316 | $457,000 | $1,150 |
| Bayfield County | Rural | $15.00 | $653,400 | $299,000 | $970 |
| Vilas County | Rural | $15.00 | $653,400 | $368,000 | $1,020 |
| Dane County | Metro core | $14.20 | $618,552 | $459,000 | $1,700 |
| Forest County | Rural | $14.00 | $609,840 | $240,000 | $980 |
| Oneida County | Rural | $13.50 | $588,060 | $332,000 | $1,040 |
| Ozaukee County | Suburban | $13.00 | $566,280 | $457,000 | $1,300 |
| Adams County | Rural | $12.50 | $544,500 | $216,000 | $1,190 |
| Burnett County | Rural | $12.10 | $527,076 | $298,000 | $1,020 |
| Waukesha County | Metro core | $12.10 | $527,076 | $455,000 | $1,640 |
| Walworth County | Small town | $11.50 | $500,940 | $396,000 | $1,260 |
| Iron County | Rural | $9.03 | $393,260 | $379,000 | $1,860 |
| Oconto County | Suburban | $8.31 | $361,809 | $257,000 | $995 |
| Kenosha County | Metro core | $7.97 | $347,347 | $326,000 | $1,450 |
| Washington County | Suburban | $7.79 | $339,332 | $399,000 | $1,320 |
| Washburn County | Rural | $7.29 | $317,422 | $250,000 | $1,100 |
| Price County | Rural | $6.88 | $299,693 | $208,000 | $985 |
| Florence County | Small town | $6.78 | $295,119 | $183,000 | $1,200 |
| Kewaunee County | Suburban | $6.62 | $288,367 | $279,000 | $1,100 |
| Brown County | Metro core | $6.53 | $284,403 | $317,000 | $1,200 |
| Racine County | Metro core | $6.48 | $282,225 | $309,000 | $1,280 |
| Langlade County | Rural | $6.40 | $278,871 | $220,000 | $1,000 |
| Polk County | Rural | $6.35 | $276,606 | $296,000 | $1,230 |
| Milwaukee County | Metro core | $6.33 | $275,909 | $254,000 | $1,300 |
| Calumet County | Metro core | $6.26 | $272,729 | $279,000 | $1,260 |
| Marquette County | Rural | $6.22 | $271,117 | $259,000 | $985 |
| Pierce County | Suburban | $6.14 | $267,633 | $399,000 | $1,510 |
| Winnebago County | Metro core | $5.94 | $258,834 | $270,000 | $1,140 |
| Outagamie County | Metro core | $5.79 | $252,300 | $314,000 | $1,240 |
| St. Croix County | Suburban | $5.67 | $246,898 | $430,000 | $1,630 |
| La Crosse County | Metro core | $5.58 | $242,847 | $282,000 | $1,210 |
| Sheboygan County | Metro core | $5.57 | $242,673 | $279,000 | $1,120 |
| Jefferson County | Small town | $5.49 | $239,319 | $311,000 | $1,220 |
| Chippewa County | Metro core | $5.40 | $235,398 | $287,000 | $1,180 |
| Shawano County | Small town | $5.33 | $232,088 | $197,000 | $1,060 |
| Eau Claire County | Metro core | $5.12 | $222,940 | $313,000 | $1,240 |
| Columbia County | Suburban | $5.11 | $222,504 | $310,000 | $1,220 |
| Iowa County | Suburban | $5.06 | $220,457 | $289,000 | $1,220 |
| Waupaca County | Rural | $5.04 | $219,717 | $267,000 | $1,050 |
| Sauk County | Small town | $5.02 | $218,845 | $319,000 | $1,140 |
| Dodge County | Small town | $4.71 | $205,211 | $288,000 | $1,100 |
| Lincoln County | Rural | $4.71 | $205,168 | $235,000 | $990 |
| Douglas County | Metro core | $4.69 | $204,166 | $250,000 | $1,120 |
| Marathon County | Metro core | $4.51 | $196,499 | $253,000 | $1,160 |
| Fond du Lac County | Metro core | $4.17 | $181,776 | $271,000 | $1,190 |
| Buffalo County | Rural | $4.17 | $181,558 | $243,000 | $975 |
| Barron County | Small town | $4.13 | $179,859 | $259,000 | $1,020 |
| Manitowoc County | Small town | $4.09 | $178,204 | $198,000 | $1,000 |
| Rock County | Metro core | $3.99 | $173,717 | $285,000 | $1,240 |
| Rusk County | Rural | $3.68 | $160,475 | $206,000 | $965 |
| Jackson County | Rural | $3.67 | $159,909 | $230,000 | $1,040 |
| Taylor County | Rural | $3.60 | $156,642 | $247,000 | $1,020 |
| Portage County | Small town | $3.58 | $155,901 | $273,000 | $1,040 |
| Dunn County | Small town | $3.50 | $152,591 | $315,000 | $1,410 |
| Green County | Suburban | $3.45 | $150,456 | $280,000 | $1,130 |
| Crawford County | Rural | $3.29 | $143,443 | $229,000 | $975 |
| Wood County | Small town | $3.11 | $135,646 | $213,000 | $1,000 |
| Grant County | Small town | $3.11 | $135,472 | $254,000 | $1,020 |
| Juneau County | Rural | $3.00 | $130,680 | $207,000 | $980 |
| Vernon County | Suburban | $2.99 | $130,244 | $252,000 | $975 |
| Trempealeau County | Rural | $2.94 | $128,197 | $262,000 | $985 |
| Clark County | Rural | $2.73 | $118,788 | $193,000 | $990 |
| Monroe County | Small town | $2.62 | $114,084 | $248,000 | $1,060 |
| Ashland County | Rural | $2.42 | $105,502 | $200,000 | $1,030 |
| Marinette County | Small town | $2.22 | $96,790 | $191,000 | $1,000 |
| Pepin County | Rural | $2.11 | $91,868 | $220,000 | $970 |
| Lafayette County | Rural | $1.97 | $85,639 | $227,000 | $990 |
| Richland County | Rural | $1.86 | $81,239 | $247,000 | $1,080 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Wisconsin?
Residential land in Wisconsin is about $6.55 per square foot, or $285,362 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $71,340. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
Where is land most expensive in Wisconsin?
The highest county medians for residential land are Menominee County ($28.40 per sq ft), Sawyer County ($21.60 per sq ft), Waushara County ($18.70 per sq ft), Green Lake County ($18.00 per sq ft).
Where is land cheapest in Wisconsin?
The lowest county medians are Richland County ($1.86 per sq ft), Lafayette County ($1.97 per sq ft), Pepin County ($2.11 per sq ft), Marinette County ($2.22 per sq ft); farmland and remote acreage are cheaper still.
What is the typical home value in Wisconsin?
The typical (median) home in Wisconsin is worth about $299,000, with entry-level homes around $212,000 and upper-end homes around $424,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Wisconsin?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,230 a month in Wisconsin, a 1-bedroom about $990 and a 3-bedroom about $1,580 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Wisconsin?
Farmland averages about $6,700 an acre in Wisconsin (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.