Housing by town in Iron County, Wisconsin
Iron County, Wisconsin has 12 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $662 (±$53) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
11.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $538 in 2015–2019 (+23.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of Kimball has the highest median gross rent ($750) and the Town of Mercer the lowest ($338).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $662 (±$53)
- Households that rent
- 11.5%
- Median household income
- $60,625
- Places
- 12
Cities, towns and townships in Iron County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurley | $678 | 27.1% | $47,083 | $86,700 | $1,468 |
| Montreal | $585 | 6.7% | $66,364 | $97,800 | $1,432 |
| Town of Anderson (Iron County) | — | 0.0% | $38,125 | $170,800 | $875 |
| Town of Carey | $693 | 18.9% | $78,750 | $283,300 | $2,600 |
| Town of Gurney | — | 9.2% | $64,375 | $217,900 | $2,816 |
| Town of Kimball | $750 | 2.7% | $54,205 | $163,500 | $1,581 |
| Town of Knight | — | 8.0% | $58,021 | $67,900 | $700 |
| Town of Mercer | $338 | 10.1% | $63,281 | $287,100 | $2,877 |
| Town of Oma | — | 1.2% | $70,000 | $295,800 | $3,059 |
| Town of Pence | — | 5.9% | $62,083 | $132,500 | $1,036 |
| Town of Saxon | — | 0.5% | $74,375 | $165,900 | $1,636 |
| Town of Sherman (Iron County) | — | 9.0% | $60,063 | $298,100 | $3,088 |
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 Iron County rank across Wisconsin
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Police departments in Iron County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron County Sheriff's Office | 4,633 | — | — |
| Hurley Police Department | 1,621 | 2 | 5 |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Iron County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54534 | 2,393 | $688 | $123,600 | $53,468 | 18.1% |
| 54547 | 1,549 | $334 | $306,600 | $63,500 | 10.0% |
| 54559 | 837 | $469 | $159,300 | $69,696 | 23.8% |
| 54550 | 768 | $813 | $112,200 | $64,583 | 4.7% |
| 54525 | 318 | $570 | $81,000 | $74,375 | 11.5% |
| 54536 | 154 | — | $66,800 | $57,917 | 8.3% |
| 54565 | 38 | — | $170,800 | $38,125 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Iron County
Which place in Iron County has the highest rent?
the Town of Kimball has the highest median gross rent, $750 (±$292) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Iron County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Mercer has the lowest median gross rent, $338 (±$119) a month.
What is the median rent in Iron County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Iron County is $662 (±$53) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iron County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iron County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Iron 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.
Figures last updated on .