Housing by town in Douglas County, Wisconsin
Douglas County, Wisconsin has 22 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $909 (±$52) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $766 in 2015–2019 (+18.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of Hawthorne has the highest median gross rent ($1,333) and the Town of Gordon (Douglas County) the lowest ($713).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $909 (±$52)
- Households that rent
- 28.1%
- Median household income
- $75,099
- Places
- 22
Cities, towns and townships in Douglas County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Nebagamon | $796 | 14.5% | $79,250 | $284,500 | $3,429 |
| Oliver | $967 | 18.4% | $86,250 | $223,200 | $2,385 |
| Poplar | $979 | 8.5% | $113,125 | $255,600 | $2,770 |
| Solon Springs | $765 | 15.8% | $75,625 | $211,500 | $2,348 |
| Superior (Douglas County, city) | $900 | 39.4% | $64,216 | $180,400 | $2,645 |
| Superior (Douglas County, village) | $1,270 | 32.2% | $70,694 | $274,200 | $3,297 |
| Town of Amnicon | — | 3.9% | $62,454 | $196,700 | $2,376 |
| Town of Bennett | — | 6.6% | $106,250 | $250,000 | $2,390 |
| Town of Brule | $788 | 16.6% | $63,375 | $227,100 | $2,250 |
| Town of Cloverland (Douglas County) | $820 | 18.5% | $87,083 | $212,500 | $1,875 |
| Town of Dairyland | — | 7.4% | $59,167 | $241,000 | $1,488 |
| Town of Gordon (Douglas County) | $713 | 7.5% | $74,375 | $219,600 | $1,954 |
| Town of Hawthorne | $1,333 | 4.0% | $101,875 | $232,900 | $2,187 |
| Town of Highland (Douglas County) | — | 1.4% | $75,104 | $237,500 | $2,077 |
| Town of Lakeside | $939 | 12.3% | $82,330 | $244,000 | $2,848 |
| Town of Maple | $900 | 8.6% | $90,500 | $201,300 | $2,172 |
| Town of Oakland (Douglas County) | $1,020 | 7.3% | $88,828 | $286,000 | $2,825 |
| Town of Parkland | $794 | 7.9% | $94,500 | $209,100 | $2,336 |
| Town of Solon Springs | $1,000 | 6.3% | $113,750 | $268,100 | $2,935 |
| Town of Summit (Douglas County) | — | 4.1% | $71,071 | $201,300 | $2,187 |
| Town of Superior | $943 | 9.9% | $118,194 | $298,500 | $3,182 |
| Town of Wascott | — | 2.2% | $72,292 | $310,900 | $2,705 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,250 | $35,400 | $56,650 |
| 2 people | $24,300 | $40,450 | $64,750 |
| 3 people | $27,350 | $45,500 | $72,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,550 | $80,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,600 | $87,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,650 | $93,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,700 | $100,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,750 | $106,800 |
How the places in Douglas County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Douglas County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68 | 154 | 698 | 1,579 | 44,194 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 71 | 159 | 734 | 1,647 | 44,571 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 72 | 163 | 601 | 1,359 | 44,224 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Douglas County recorded 72 violent and 601 property crimes, 163 and 1,359 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 Douglas County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Police Department | 26,577 | 59 | 489 |
| Douglas County Sheriff's Office | 17,647 | 13 | 112 |
ZIP codes in Douglas County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54880 | 30,312 | $910 | $190,700 | $68,275 | 36.6% |
| 54874 | 3,690 | $953 | $218,900 | $89,063 | 8.6% |
| 54873 | 3,056 | $785 | $253,100 | $88,359 | 8.8% |
| 54849 | 1,857 | $836 | $261,000 | $80,714 | 9.5% |
| 54864 | 1,590 | $943 | $242,100 | $91,250 | 4.6% |
| 54838 | 1,404 | — | $250,000 | $74,318 | 5.6% |
| 54854 | 960 | $753 | $208,600 | $88,125 | 12.1% |
| 54836 | 931 | — | $207,400 | $77,031 | 4.0% |
| 54820 | 707 | $855 | $250,500 | $85,179 | 13.6% |
| 54842 | 267 | $925 | $264,100 | $88,750 | 9.0% |
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Questions about Douglas County
What is the crime rate in Douglas County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Douglas County recorded 163 violent and 1,359 property crimes per 100,000 residents (72 violent and 601 property crimes in all).
Which place in Douglas County has the highest rent?
the Town of Hawthorne has the highest median gross rent, $1,333 (±$428) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Douglas County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Gordon (Douglas County) has the lowest median gross rent, $713 (±$676) a month.
What is the median rent in Douglas County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Douglas County is $909 (±$52) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Douglas County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Douglas County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Duluth, MN-WI MSA
- 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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