Housing by town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Lafayette County, Wisconsin has 26 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $830 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $713 in 2015–2019 (+16.4%; Down after inflation).
the Town of Shullsburg has the highest median gross rent ($2,228) and the Town of Kendall the lowest ($592).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $830 (±$28)
- Households that rent
- 19.8%
- Median household income
- $76,462
- Places
- 26
Cities, towns and townships in Lafayette County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle | $608 | 25.8% | $59,702 | $137,300 | $2,545 |
| Belmont | $733 | 27.5% | $61,875 | $191,200 | $2,947 |
| Benton | $889 | 20.1% | $80,938 | $157,400 | $2,460 |
| Blanchardville | $634 | 24.9% | $64,531 | $172,200 | $2,763 |
| Darlington | $873 | 31.6% | $56,641 | $155,100 | $3,083 |
| Gratiot | $688 | 40.6% | $42,344 | $151,300 | $1,863 |
| Shullsburg | $914 | 14.8% | $64,028 | $148,800 | $2,413 |
| South Wayne | $788 | 22.5% | $75,139 | $130,600 | $2,237 |
| Town of Argyle | $1,021 | 14.0% | $83,750 | $338,400 | $3,793 |
| Town of Belmont (Lafayette County) | $1,103 | 15.6% | $89,083 | $251,000 | $3,417 |
| Town of Benton | $850 | 12.2% | $79,000 | $287,500 | $3,811 |
| Town of Blanchard | — | 2.8% | $97,500 | $343,900 | $4,133 |
| Town of Darlington | $841 | 15.9% | $78,750 | $271,000 | $3,925 |
| Town of Elk Grove | $715 | 19.9% | $96,250 | $270,800 | $3,429 |
| Town of Fayette | $631 | 9.0% | $88,125 | $223,200 | $3,096 |
| Town of Gratiot | $842 | 7.3% | $50,000 | $326,800 | $3,443 |
| Town of Kendall | $592 | 12.1% | $71,250 | $275,000 | $3,500 |
| Town of Lamont | $863 | 17.8% | $98,125 | $201,900 | $2,875 |
| Town of Monticello | — | 1.9% | $98,000 | $219,400 | $2,853 |
| Town of New Diggings | $842 | 13.7% | $75,833 | $155,400 | $2,291 |
| Town of Seymour (Lafayette County) | $780 | 27.1% | $110,938 | $265,900 | $3,726 |
| Town of Shullsburg | $2,228 | 37.8% | $66,849 | $258,800 | $3,048 |
| Town of Wayne (Lafayette County) | $785 | 17.7% | $96,875 | $240,500 | $3,250 |
| Town of White Oak Springs | $1,650 | 24.4% | $77,813 | $260,700 | $2,444 |
| Town of Willow Springs | $768 | 11.4% | $90,978 | $352,400 | $4,250 |
| Town of Wiota | $845 | 12.3% | $103,125 | $278,100 | $3,555 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,350 | $33,900 | $54,250 |
| 2 people | $23,250 | $38,750 | $62,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,600 | $69,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,400 | $77,450 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,300 | $83,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,150 | $89,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,050 | $96,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,900 | $102,250 |
How the places in Lafayette County rank across Wisconsin
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Police departments in Lafayette County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette County Sheriff's Office | 12,015 | 10 | 39 |
| Darlington Police Department | 2,489 | — | — |
| Shullsburg Police Department | 1,245 | — | — |
| Argyle Police Department | 826 | — | — |
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 Lafayette County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53530 | 4,569 | $868 | $181,800 | $69,511 | 22.2% |
| 53504 | 2,281 | $673 | $220,700 | $83,690 | 17.0% |
| 53516 | 2,238 | $697 | $306,600 | $85,324 | 15.2% |
| 53586 | 2,211 | $1,125 | $166,100 | $70,806 | 21.8% |
| 53510 | 1,435 | $750 | $229,800 | $82,083 | 23.5% |
| 53803 | 1,386 | $874 | $163,700 | $79,545 | 17.6% |
| 53587 | 1,177 | $767 | $203,900 | $90,250 | 17.2% |
| 53541 | 904 | $750 | $245,000 | $58,438 | 19.6% |
| 53599 | 75 | — | $98,500 | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Lafayette County
Which place in Lafayette County has the highest rent?
the Town of Shullsburg has the highest median gross rent, $2,228 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Lafayette County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Kendall has the lowest median gross rent, $592 (±$220) a month.
What is the median rent in Lafayette County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Lafayette County is $830 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lafayette 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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