Housing by town in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Columbia County, Wisconsin has 35 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $978 (±$43) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $801 in 2015–2019 (+22.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of Springvale (Columbia County) has the highest median gross rent ($2,250) and the Town of Lowville the lowest ($625).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $978 (±$43)
- Households that rent
- 23.3%
- Median household income
- $85,351
- Places
- 35
Cities, towns and townships in Columbia County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | $1,272 | 14.3% | $98,750 | $291,600 | $4,464 |
| Cambria | $736 | 23.9% | $69,323 | $157,900 | $2,768 |
| Columbus | $874 | 36.6% | $75,427 | $230,600 | $3,774 |
| Doylestown | $1,125 | 9.3% | $75,000 | $206,700 | $2,321 |
| Fall River | $1,190 | 32.5% | $72,167 | $243,700 | $3,448 |
| Friesland | $742 | 17.6% | $86,250 | $151,300 | $2,310 |
| Lodi | $1,248 | 24.5% | $117,584 | $328,200 | $5,648 |
| Pardeeville | $926 | 34.7% | $64,902 | $230,400 | $3,063 |
| Portage | $1,008 | 41.4% | $64,722 | $204,900 | $3,331 |
| Poynette | $821 | 27.3% | $93,500 | $296,600 | $4,910 |
| Rio | $799 | 34.9% | $67,833 | $196,100 | $3,411 |
| Town of Arlington | $825 | 10.4% | $130,000 | $350,000 | $4,542 |
| Town of Caledonia (Columbia County) | $967 | 5.1% | $98,182 | $390,500 | $4,565 |
| Town of Columbus | $1,010 | 16.1% | $100,982 | $355,300 | $4,714 |
| Town of Courtland | $1,200 | 6.0% | $91,375 | $237,800 | $5,144 |
| Town of Dekorra | $1,409 | 7.1% | $122,222 | $370,600 | $4,082 |
| Town of Fort Winnebago | $1,536 | 7.2% | $86,250 | $257,400 | $2,723 |
| Town of Fountain Prairie | $1,333 | 5.0% | $105,750 | $406,900 | $3,924 |
| Town of Hampden | $867 | 15.0% | $104,375 | $367,900 | $4,690 |
| Town of Leeds | $1,188 | 15.6% | $98,611 | $332,700 | $3,592 |
| Town of Lewiston | $1,232 | 4.4% | $90,852 | $244,100 | $2,673 |
| Town of Lodi | $1,324 | 4.7% | $120,179 | $441,500 | $5,971 |
| Town of Lowville | $625 | 9.3% | $108,063 | $348,800 | $3,810 |
| Town of Marcellon | $775 | 8.0% | $99,063 | $317,100 | $3,317 |
| Town of Newport | $782 | 12.0% | $86,667 | $256,600 | $2,714 |
| Town of Otsego | $1,167 | 4.3% | $86,667 | $371,900 | $4,514 |
| Town of Pacific | $950 | 10.7% | $87,941 | $285,600 | $2,245 |
| Town of Randolph | $1,114 | 10.8% | $95,000 | $269,000 | $3,557 |
| Town of Scott (Columbia County) | $640 | 30.0% | $59,205 | $324,600 | $3,527 |
| Town of Springvale (Columbia County) | $2,250 | 7.9% | $90,313 | $338,200 | $4,000 |
| Town of West Point | $1,508 | 8.2% | $139,632 | $532,900 | $6,273 |
| Town of Wyocena | $1,554 | 7.1% | $97,609 | $307,300 | $3,554 |
| Wisconsin Dells | $971 | 46.0% | $54,688 | $207,100 | $3,570 |
| Wyocena | $967 | 28.2% | $83,269 | $223,500 | $3,074 |
Unincorporated communities in Columbia County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wisconsin | $1,515 | 5.9% | $124,127 | $452,400 | $5,957 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,550 | $37,600 | $60,100 |
| 2 people | $25,800 | $42,950 | $68,700 |
| 3 people | $29,000 | $48,300 | $77,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,650 | $85,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,950 | $92,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $62,250 | $99,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,550 | $106,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,850 | $113,350 |
How the places in Columbia County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Columbia County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 69 | 135 | 311 | 609 | 51,092 | 5 of 7 |
In 2023, the police departments that report for Columbia County recorded 69 violent and 311 property crimes, 135 and 609 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 92% 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 Columbia County, 2023
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County Sheriff's Office | 31,267 | 40 | 111 |
| Portage Police Department | 10,014 | 20 | 161 |
| Columbus Police Department | 5,458 | 3 | 30 |
| Lodi Police Department | 3,215 | — | — |
| Poynette Police Department | 2,562 | 6 | 7 |
| Fall River Police Department | 1,791 | 0 | 2 |
| Rio Police Department | 1,138 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Columbia County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53901 | 14,291 | $1,012 | $227,700 | $74,092 | 31.1% |
| 53555 | 8,933 | $1,352 | $392,200 | $119,305 | 13.2% |
| 53925 | 8,754 | $900 | $268,000 | $84,044 | 28.1% |
| 53954 | 6,678 | $988 | $278,600 | $83,207 | 17.2% |
| 53955 | 6,125 | $912 | $332,000 | $101,134 | 16.3% |
| 53956 | 3,477 | $819 | $232,800 | $84,231 | 18.1% |
| 53960 | 3,396 | $913 | $282,100 | $84,911 | 20.7% |
| 53932 | 2,495 | $1,174 | $309,400 | $85,781 | 23.9% |
| 53923 | 2,295 | $705 | $220,700 | $72,500 | 22.7% |
| 53911 | 1,450 | $1,286 | $296,100 | $100,625 | 14.7% |
| 53969 | 329 | — | $190,800 | $77,222 | 24.6% |
| 53935 | 297 | $742 | $151,300 | $86,250 | 17.6% |
| 53928 | 63 | — | $137,500 | $85,625 | 14.7% |
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Questions about Columbia County
What is the crime rate in Columbia County?
In 2023, the police departments that report for Columbia County recorded 135 violent and 609 property crimes per 100,000 residents (69 violent and 311 property crimes in all).
Which place in Columbia County has the highest rent?
the Town of Springvale (Columbia County) has the highest median gross rent, $2,250 (±$1,408) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Columbia County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Lowville has the lowest median gross rent, $625 (±$17) a month.
What is the median rent in Columbia County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Columbia County is $978 (±$43) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Columbia County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area
- 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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