Housing by town in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Jackson County, Wisconsin has 27 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $787 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $674 in 2015–2019 (+16.8%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of Hixton has the highest median gross rent ($1,135) and the Town of Garden Valley the lowest ($444).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $787 (±$42)
- Households that rent
- 19.9%
- Median household income
- $68,110
- Places
- 27
Cities, towns and townships in Jackson County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Center | $725 | 20.6% | $68,250 | $142,500 | $2,020 |
| Black River Falls | $543 | 29.8% | $66,632 | $171,800 | $2,902 |
| Hixton | $570 | 17.0% | $76,563 | $158,600 | $2,319 |
| Melrose | $744 | 27.6% | $48,750 | $151,600 | $2,111 |
| Merrillan | $775 | 27.6% | $52,273 | $139,600 | $1,356 |
| Taylor | $879 | 33.8% | $59,531 | $117,500 | $1,714 |
| Town of Adams (Jackson County) | $1,108 | 13.0% | $75,750 | $247,400 | $3,197 |
| Town of Albion (Jackson County) | $906 | 8.4% | $68,214 | $238,900 | $2,848 |
| Town of Alma (Jackson County) | $854 | 13.3% | $76,029 | $216,800 | $2,643 |
| Town of Bear Bluff | — | 14.3% | $74,750 | $187,500 | $2,333 |
| Town of Brockway | $821 | 37.3% | $49,896 | $159,000 | $2,391 |
| Town of City Point | $575 | 15.2% | $60,132 | $186,100 | $2,324 |
| Town of Cleveland (Jackson County) | $675 | 10.5% | $70,833 | $196,000 | $2,719 |
| Town of Curran | $600 | 6.4% | $116,250 | $317,500 | $3,577 |
| Town of Franklin (Jackson County) | $1,075 | 7.5% | $71,406 | $350,000 | $2,923 |
| Town of Garden Valley | $444 | 9.5% | $62,500 | $214,100 | $3,200 |
| Town of Garfield (Jackson County) | $936 | 7.1% | $66,000 | $250,000 | $2,879 |
| Town of Hixton | $1,135 | 18.2% | $60,313 | $204,200 | $2,705 |
| Town of Irving | $856 | 10.8% | $80,000 | $323,500 | $3,655 |
| Town of Knapp | $567 | 18.0% | $72,500 | $216,100 | $3,162 |
| Town of Komensky | $713 | 21.7% | $46,875 | $140,600 | $1,375 |
| Town of Manchester (Jackson County) | $873 | 12.6% | $74,643 | $232,400 | $2,451 |
| Town of Melrose | $888 | 13.9% | $74,809 | $200,000 | $3,016 |
| Town of Millston | — | 21.1% | $59,167 | $143,800 | $1,500 |
| Town of North Bend | $1,075 | 10.2% | $84,250 | $244,300 | $3,500 |
| Town of Northfield | $1,050 | 5.6% | $70,250 | $265,300 | $2,673 |
| Town of Springfield (Jackson County) | $900 | 16.2% | $85,313 | $238,800 | $2,426 |
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 Jackson County rank across Wisconsin
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Police departments in Jackson County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Sheriff's Office | 17,418 | 4 | 73 |
| Black River Falls Police Department | 3,576 | — | — |
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 Jackson County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54615 | 11,315 | $781 | $198,000 | $67,033 | 23.8% |
| 54642 | 2,259 | $872 | $210,600 | $73,452 | 15.9% |
| 54635 | 1,793 | $688 | $209,100 | $72,566 | 11.8% |
| 54611 | 1,372 | $738 | $164,600 | $71,667 | 17.3% |
| 54754 | 1,308 | $828 | $170,200 | $58,125 | 16.3% |
| 54659 | 1,257 | $882 | $191,200 | $71,477 | 19.2% |
| 54643 | 2 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Jackson County
Which place in Jackson County has the highest rent?
the Town of Hixton has the highest median gross rent, $1,135 (±$117) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Jackson County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Garden Valley has the lowest median gross rent, $444 (±$176) a month.
What is the median rent in Jackson County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Jackson County is $787 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Jackson 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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