Housing by town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Jefferson County, Wisconsin has 27 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,035 (±$34) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $857 in 2015–2019 (+20.8%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of Cold Spring has the highest median gross rent ($1,632) and the Town of Concord the lowest ($625).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,035 (±$34)
- Households that rent
- 26.9%
- Median household income
- $83,750
- Places
- 27
Cities, towns and townships in Jefferson County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Atkinson | $961 | 31.5% | $79,302 | $211,800 | $3,637 |
| Jefferson | $1,071 | 33.2% | $79,006 | $225,600 | $4,177 |
| Johnson Creek | $1,231 | 20.8% | $100,685 | $314,200 | $5,468 |
| Lake Mills | $1,209 | 33.1% | $91,027 | $317,100 | $4,892 |
| Palmyra | $775 | 30.1% | $86,058 | $213,100 | $3,090 |
| Sullivan | $1,160 | 55.8% | $71,250 | $257,400 | $4,134 |
| Town of Aztalan | $989 | 10.5% | $105,000 | $381,100 | $4,059 |
| Town of Cold Spring | $1,632 | 8.1% | $125,000 | $359,400 | $4,292 |
| Town of Concord | $625 | 15.0% | $107,969 | $365,900 | $3,946 |
| Town of Farmington (Jefferson County) | $1,260 | 17.7% | $88,021 | $372,100 | $3,629 |
| Town of Hebron | $1,317 | 5.8% | $94,438 | $314,100 | $4,159 |
| Town of Ixonia | $1,187 | 15.1% | $89,427 | $335,400 | $4,058 |
| Town of Jefferson (Jefferson County) | $930 | 6.9% | $99,667 | $405,600 | $5,014 |
| Town of Koshkonong | $722 | 19.1% | $102,831 | $391,700 | $4,627 |
| Town of Lake Mills | — | 4.2% | $119,485 | $453,800 | $5,610 |
| Town of Milford | $872 | 17.8% | $88,355 | $388,000 | $3,975 |
| Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) | $1,267 | 12.1% | $94,603 | $353,900 | $4,549 |
| Town of Palmyra | $944 | 4.1% | $86,250 | $349,100 | $3,817 |
| Town of Sullivan | $1,043 | 7.8% | $85,833 | $307,300 | $3,759 |
| Town of Sumner (Jefferson County) | $1,330 | 9.1% | $86,429 | $328,600 | $3,732 |
| Town of Waterloo (Jefferson County) | — | 4.0% | $125,000 | $435,000 | $4,778 |
| Town of Watertown | $1,167 | 6.2% | $99,886 | $348,900 | $3,580 |
| Waterloo | $1,106 | 31.1% | $87,776 | $230,600 | $3,744 |
| Watertown | $1,052 | 38.0% | $70,107 | $222,100 | $3,706 |
Unincorporated communities in Jefferson County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ixonia | $1,167 | 17.0% | $93,359 | $345,300 | $4,168 |
| Lake Koshkonong | $1,296 | 9.6% | $97,115 | $370,300 | $4,138 |
| Lake Ripley | $1,350 | 14.4% | $116,179 | $366,300 | $5,105 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,450 | $39,100 | $62,550 |
| 2 people | $26,800 | $44,700 | $71,500 |
| 3 people | $30,150 | $50,300 | $80,450 |
| 4 people | $33,500 | $55,850 | $89,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,350 | $96,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,800 | $103,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $69,300 | $110,800 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $73,750 | $117,950 |
How the places in Jefferson County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Jefferson County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 114 | 138 | 541 | 654 | 82,661 | 7 of 7 |
| 2024 | 108 | 133 | 567 | 696 | 81,461 | 7 of 8 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Jefferson County recorded 108 violent and 567 property crimes, 133 and 696 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% 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 Jefferson County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Sheriff's Office | 32,339 | 16 | 132 |
| Whitewater Police Department | 15,473 | 35 | 115 |
| Fort Atkinson Police Department | 12,274 | 29 | 93 |
| Jefferson Police Department | 7,594 | 16 | 104 |
| Lake Mills Police Department | 6,731 | 7 | 36 |
| Waterloo Police Department | 3,652 | 1 | 17 |
| Johnson Creek Police Department | 3,398 | 4 | 70 |
| Palmyra Police Department | 1,681 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Jefferson County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53538 | 18,813 | $955 | $245,900 | $82,783 | 25.7% |
| 53094 | 17,998 | $988 | $237,500 | $73,443 | 31.6% |
| 53549 | 9,873 | $1,066 | $262,200 | $80,101 | 27.9% |
| 53551 | 9,731 | $1,201 | $357,400 | $94,401 | 25.5% |
| 53594 | 5,199 | $1,124 | $244,200 | $88,390 | 26.2% |
| 53038 | 4,192 | $1,232 | $327,400 | $96,127 | 18.8% |
| 53036 | 3,730 | $1,147 | $352,300 | $92,674 | 17.9% |
| 53156 | 3,232 | $778 | $238,200 | $85,313 | 20.8% |
| 53178 | 2,497 | $1,013 | $371,500 | $99,875 | 27.2% |
| 53137 | 1,650 | — | $366,200 | $116,550 | 5.1% |
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Questions about Jefferson County
What is the crime rate in Jefferson County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Jefferson County recorded 133 violent and 696 property crimes per 100,000 residents (108 violent and 567 property crimes in all).
Which place in Jefferson County has the highest rent?
the Town of Cold Spring has the highest median gross rent, $1,632 (±$545) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Jefferson County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Concord has the lowest median gross rent, $625 (±$19) a month.
What is the median rent in Jefferson County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Jefferson County is $1,035 (±$34) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Jefferson 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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