Housing by town in Dunn County, Wisconsin
Dunn County, Wisconsin has 31 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $985 (±$49) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $796 in 2015–2019 (+23.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of Sherman (Dunn County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,386) and Ridgeland the lowest ($535).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $985 (±$49)
- Households that rent
- 33.0%
- Median household income
- $74,824
- Places
- 31
Cities, towns and townships in Dunn County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyceville | $840 | 23.1% | $59,464 | $163,700 | $2,377 |
| Colfax | $698 | 55.4% | $61,762 | $173,500 | $2,917 |
| Downing | $775 | 18.2% | $61,875 | $168,300 | $1,708 |
| Elk Mound | $1,050 | 46.6% | $66,875 | $150,000 | $3,304 |
| Knapp | $980 | 40.9% | $66,250 | $118,800 | $2,205 |
| Menomonie | $970 | 59.6% | $56,889 | $220,800 | $3,616 |
| Ridgeland | $535 | 41.8% | $40,156 | $122,200 | $1,740 |
| Town of Colfax | $1,224 | 12.8% | $101,786 | $275,500 | $3,435 |
| Town of Dunn (Dunn County) | $1,125 | 18.2% | $74,732 | $262,900 | $3,697 |
| Town of Eau Galle (Dunn County) | $1,188 | 18.4% | $90,500 | $243,600 | $3,324 |
| Town of Elk Mound | $1,375 | 12.8% | $89,327 | $274,200 | $3,254 |
| Town of Grant (Dunn County) | $1,125 | 13.7% | $79,250 | $253,600 | $3,273 |
| Town of Hay River | $1,071 | 11.8% | $74,250 | $247,200 | $2,957 |
| Town of Lucas | $1,125 | 16.7% | $92,000 | $281,000 | $3,535 |
| Town of Menomonie | $1,193 | 10.9% | $93,225 | $276,800 | $3,533 |
| Town of New Haven (Dunn County) | $1,055 | 11.7% | $79,063 | $219,300 | $3,117 |
| Town of Otter Creek (Dunn County) | $867 | 6.6% | $99,250 | $204,600 | $2,534 |
| Town of Peru | — | 7.5% | $70,625 | $199,600 | $2,971 |
| Town of Red Cedar | $1,365 | 7.1% | $100,000 | $300,000 | $3,599 |
| Town of Rock Creek | $1,115 | 16.6% | $104,000 | $273,800 | $3,275 |
| Town of Sand Creek | $810 | 19.0% | $74,375 | $193,400 | $2,449 |
| Town of Sheridan | $735 | 7.6% | $84,464 | $246,900 | $2,843 |
| Town of Sherman (Dunn County) | $1,386 | 14.4% | $124,750 | $304,700 | $3,638 |
| Town of Spring Brook | $1,094 | 13.4% | $95,563 | $286,400 | $4,138 |
| Town of Stanton (Dunn County) | $975 | 8.5% | $98,681 | $266,200 | $3,591 |
| Town of Tainter | $1,149 | 14.3% | $102,750 | $297,500 | $3,938 |
| Town of Tiffany | $775 | 6.8% | $71,964 | $261,700 | $3,338 |
| Town of Weston (Dunn County) | $1,125 | 21.9% | $85,000 | $272,000 | $3,448 |
| Town of Wilson (Dunn County) | — | 4.1% | $87,054 | $205,200 | $2,434 |
| Wheeler | $780 | 21.6% | $83,750 | $150,700 | $1,429 |
Unincorporated communities in Dunn County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tainter Lake | $1,069 | 11.8% | $105,781 | $299,800 | $4,206 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,150 | $35,250 | $56,400 |
| 2 people | $24,200 | $40,300 | $64,450 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $45,350 | $72,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,350 | $80,550 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,400 | $87,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,450 | $93,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,450 | $99,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,500 | $106,350 |
How the places in Dunn County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Dunn County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82 | 187 | 271 | 619 | 43,745 | 3 of 5 |
In 2023, the police departments that report for Dunn County recorded 82 violent and 271 property crimes, 187 and 619 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 Dunn County, 2023
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn County Sheriff's Office | 26,060 | 29 | 85 |
| Menomonie Police Department | 16,586 | 50 | 170 |
| Colfax Police Department | 1,191 | — | — |
| Boyceville Police Department | 1,099 | 3 | 16 |
| Elk Mound Police Department | 987 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Dunn County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54751 | 26,193 | $995 | $253,000 | $72,028 | 42.5% |
| 54730 | 5,578 | $876 | $249,200 | $83,010 | 26.0% |
| 54739 | 5,549 | $1,091 | $260,400 | $88,667 | 23.7% |
| 54725 | 2,844 | $843 | $207,500 | $71,745 | 13.8% |
| 54749 | 1,410 | $979 | $215,200 | $77,903 | 24.7% |
| 54772 | 1,164 | $900 | $182,100 | $88,750 | 12.2% |
| 54763 | 1,120 | $596 | $160,200 | $65,417 | 18.9% |
| 54734 | 772 | $842 | $214,200 | $71,500 | 11.6% |
| 54737 | 562 | $1,135 | $233,700 | $68,750 | 14.7% |
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Questions about Dunn County
What is the crime rate in Dunn County?
In 2023, the police departments that report for Dunn County recorded 187 violent and 619 property crimes per 100,000 residents (82 violent and 271 property crimes in all).
Which place in Dunn County has the highest rent?
the Town of Sherman (Dunn County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,386 (±$88) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Dunn County has the lowest rent?
Ridgeland has the lowest median gross rent, $535 (±$188) a month.
What is the median rent in Dunn County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Dunn County is $985 (±$49) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunn County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunn County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Dunn 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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