Housing by town in Barron County, Wisconsin
Barron County, Wisconsin has 35 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $879 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $705 in 2015–2019 (+24.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of Sumner (Barron County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,500) and the Town of Almena the lowest ($569).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $879 (±$37)
- Households that rent
- 22.6%
- Median household income
- $65,933
- Places
- 35
Cities, towns and townships in Barron County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almena | $786 | 37.2% | $48,333 | $116,300 | $1,602 |
| Barron | $946 | 23.5% | $47,469 | $121,600 | $2,137 |
| Cameron | $982 | 39.7% | $61,518 | $190,000 | $2,483 |
| Chetek | $959 | 27.0% | $64,141 | $171,200 | $2,453 |
| Cumberland | $943 | 37.8% | $49,479 | $181,100 | $2,771 |
| Dallas | $815 | 25.5% | $48,542 | $135,700 | $1,780 |
| Haugen | — | 22.4% | $76,250 | $144,200 | $1,868 |
| Prairie Farm | $658 | 24.9% | $45,313 | $138,500 | $1,692 |
| Rice Lake | $856 | 44.8% | $52,417 | $193,800 | $3,200 |
| Town of Almena | $569 | 6.9% | $79,583 | $322,600 | $3,394 |
| Town of Arland | $844 | 12.9% | $70,865 | $196,300 | $2,656 |
| Town of Barron | $762 | 27.9% | $80,909 | $200,800 | $2,802 |
| Town of Bear Lake | $775 | 10.4% | $82,083 | $263,700 | $3,195 |
| Town of Cedar Lake | $850 | 6.2% | $85,417 | $267,100 | $2,537 |
| Town of Chetek | $940 | 3.6% | $95,357 | $317,600 | $3,305 |
| Town of Clinton (Barron County) | $838 | 10.2% | $78,611 | $221,900 | $2,534 |
| Town of Crystal Lake (Barron County) | $1,111 | 6.7% | $83,750 | $242,300 | $2,954 |
| Town of Cumberland | $925 | 10.4% | $81,691 | $247,700 | $2,981 |
| Town of Dallas | $725 | 9.5% | $84,750 | $239,800 | $2,659 |
| Town of Dovre | $1,375 | 9.6% | $58,889 | $201,100 | $2,688 |
| Town of Doyle | — | 5.4% | $108,750 | $341,200 | $3,500 |
| Town of Lakeland | $769 | 4.2% | $63,750 | $267,500 | $2,719 |
| Town of Maple Grove (Barron County) | $925 | 21.1% | $59,000 | $206,400 | $3,160 |
| Town of Maple Plain | $725 | 13.8% | $66,667 | $336,400 | $4,513 |
| Town of Oak Grove (Barron County) | $921 | 14.0% | $62,917 | $228,000 | $3,317 |
| Town of Prairie Farm | $900 | 17.8% | $71,500 | $235,400 | $2,905 |
| Town of Prairie Lake | $1,078 | 11.1% | $71,250 | $279,700 | $3,214 |
| Town of Rice Lake | $1,064 | 10.4% | $87,635 | $237,000 | $3,182 |
| Town of Sioux Creek | $1,167 | 9.2% | $65,000 | $259,300 | $2,784 |
| Town of Stanfold | $979 | 11.6% | $103,594 | $282,200 | $2,846 |
| Town of Stanley | $692 | 5.8% | $68,333 | $249,100 | $2,914 |
| Town of Sumner (Barron County) | $1,500 | 6.0% | $79,286 | $302,100 | $3,355 |
| Town of Turtle Lake | $900 | 6.8% | $85,758 | $259,600 | $2,880 |
| Town of Vance Creek | $989 | 11.4% | $58,750 | $231,500 | $3,011 |
| Turtle Lake | $792 | 40.9% | $61,250 | $157,500 | $2,574 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,200 | $33,600 | $53,800 |
| 2 people | $23,050 | $38,400 | $61,450 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,200 | $69,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,000 | $76,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,850 | $82,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,700 | $89,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,550 | $95,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,400 | $101,400 |
How the places in Barron County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Barron County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75 | 159 | 245 | 521 | 47,067 | 5 of 5 |
| 2025 | 56 | 126 | 151 | 339 | 44,486 | 4 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Barron County recorded 56 violent and 151 property crimes, 126 and 339 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 95% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Barron County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barron County Sheriff's Office | 29,710 | 14 | 44 |
| Rice Lake Police Department | 8,948 | 36 | 90 |
| Barron Police Department | 3,660 | 2 | 17 |
| Cumberland Police Department | 2,310 | — | — |
| Chetek Police Department | 2,168 | 4 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Barron County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54868 | 16,323 | $872 | $227,800 | $64,318 | 30.1% |
| 54812 | 6,069 | $923 | $161,700 | $63,100 | 23.7% |
| 54728 | 5,835 | $945 | $224,400 | $74,712 | 13.4% |
| 54829 | 5,446 | $914 | $245,800 | $66,538 | 20.0% |
| 54822 | 4,670 | $959 | $235,700 | $70,000 | 19.5% |
| 54004 | 2,192 | $858 | $240,600 | $68,182 | 11.7% |
| 54805 | 1,520 | $748 | $189,100 | $59,643 | 23.8% |
| 54733 | 1,333 | $796 | $177,000 | $58,421 | 13.3% |
| 54762 | 1,232 | $750 | $177,000 | $62,778 | 19.7% |
| 54841 | 284 | — | $144,200 | $76,250 | 22.4% |
| 54857 | 34 | — | — | $96,667 | 30.0% |
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Questions about Barron County
What is the crime rate in Barron County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Barron County recorded 126 violent and 339 property crimes per 100,000 residents (56 violent and 151 property crimes in all).
Which place in Barron County has the highest rent?
the Town of Sumner (Barron County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,500 (±$385) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Barron County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Almena has the lowest median gross rent, $569 (±$519) a month.
What is the median rent in Barron County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Barron County is $879 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barron County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barron County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Barron County, WI
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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