Housing by town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Bayfield County, Wisconsin has 28 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $812 (±$86) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $653 in 2015–2019 (+24.3%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of Bayfield has the highest median gross rent ($1,646) and the Town of Namakagon the lowest ($415).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $812 (±$86)
- Households that rent
- 16.1%
- Median household income
- $71,151
- Places
- 28
Cities, towns and townships in Bayfield County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayfield | $1,142 | 32.5% | $70,982 | $320,100 | $3,964 |
| Mason | — | 20.6% | $71,667 | $112,500 | $1,028 |
| Town of Barksdale | $742 | 9.8% | $81,625 | $270,000 | $2,680 |
| Town of Barnes | — | 8.8% | $74,167 | $288,100 | $2,175 |
| Town of Bayfield | $1,646 | 5.7% | $72,431 | $326,000 | $3,455 |
| Town of Bayview | $1,180 | 9.5% | $79,676 | $256,300 | $2,203 |
| Town of Bell | — | 1.6% | $88,625 | $286,100 | $2,548 |
| Town of Cable | $869 | 15.0% | $54,016 | $179,200 | $1,702 |
| Town of Clover | — | 9.7% | $53,125 | $205,600 | $2,357 |
| Town of Delta | $713 | 5.8% | $80,469 | $330,000 | $2,480 |
| Town of Drummond | $1,063 | 21.2% | $80,446 | $300,000 | $1,889 |
| Town of Eileen | — | 3.1% | $93,438 | $280,000 | $2,727 |
| Town of Grand View | — | 7.0% | $84,205 | $248,200 | $1,577 |
| Town of Hughes | $1,135 | 9.0% | $82,083 | $284,600 | $2,925 |
| Town of Iron River | $713 | 25.2% | $57,685 | $250,000 | $2,842 |
| Town of Kelly | — | 0.5% | $78,750 | $174,200 | $2,105 |
| Town of Keystone | $867 | 12.0% | $85,750 | $192,700 | $2,158 |
| Town of Lincoln (Bayfield County) | — | 9.6% | $71,786 | $210,600 | $1,693 |
| Town of Mason | $488 | 7.6% | $92,656 | $237,500 | $1,782 |
| Town of Namakagon | $415 | 10.4% | $70,625 | $478,000 | $3,750 |
| Town of Orienta | — | 4.1% | $68,750 | $213,600 | $1,625 |
| Town of Oulu | $842 | 20.1% | $96,875 | $257,100 | $2,509 |
| Town of Pilsen | — | 5.4% | $93,333 | $210,900 | $1,884 |
| Town of Port Wing | — | 14.0% | $61,563 | $184,200 | $1,882 |
| Town of Russell (Bayfield County) | $500 | 34.4% | $48,068 | $118,300 | $2,625 |
| Town of Tripp | $946 | 19.3% | $93,125 | $251,000 | $2,525 |
| Town of Washburn (Bayfield County) | — | 10.5% | $90,833 | $248,300 | $2,415 |
| Washburn | $798 | 30.8% | $62,128 | $178,900 | $2,614 |
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 Bayfield County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Bayfield County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 | 111 | 123 | 720 | 17,080 | 4 of 4 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Bayfield County recorded 19 violent and 123 property crimes, 111 and 720 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
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 Bayfield County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayfield County Sheriff's Office | 13,133 | 11 | 83 |
| Washburn Police Department | 2,028 | 7 | 19 |
| Iron River Police Department | 1,310 | 1 | 13 |
| Bayfield Police Department | 609 | 0 | 8 |
ZIP codes in Bayfield County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54891 | 3,297 | $825 | $208,800 | $70,536 | 22.9% |
| 54814 | 2,762 | $692 | $250,000 | $63,682 | 24.1% |
| 54847 | 2,607 | $800 | $266,600 | $68,795 | 20.5% |
| 54856 | 1,628 | $1,306 | $193,800 | $76,500 | 6.4% |
| 54821 | 1,625 | $859 | $321,400 | $57,813 | 14.5% |
| 54865 | 517 | — | $180,300 | $61,875 | 10.5% |
| 54832 | 453 | $1,063 | $267,900 | $76,136 | 17.8% |
| 54839 | 342 | — | $159,400 | $80,625 | 5.8% |
| 54827 | 300 | — | $263,900 | $90,000 | 0.0% |
| 54844 | 243 | $830 | $265,900 | $63,036 | 9.8% |
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Questions about Bayfield County
What is the crime rate in Bayfield County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Bayfield County recorded 111 violent and 720 property crimes per 100,000 residents (19 violent and 123 property crimes in all).
Which place in Bayfield County has the highest rent?
the Town of Bayfield has the highest median gross rent, $1,646 (±$267) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Bayfield County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Namakagon has the lowest median gross rent, $415 (±$244) a month.
What is the median rent in Bayfield County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Bayfield County is $812 (±$86) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bayfield County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bayfield County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Bayfield 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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