Housing by town in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Marathon County, Wisconsin has 56 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $999 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $758 in 2015–2019 (+31.8%; Up after inflation).
the Town of Cleveland (Marathon County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,425) and the Town of Frankfort (Marathon County) the lowest ($513).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $999 (±$28)
- Households that rent
- 26.7%
- Median household income
- $77,884
- Places
- 56
Cities, towns and townships in Marathon County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $681 | 35.1% | $52,750 | $189,700 | $2,618 |
| Edgar | $813 | 25.7% | $63,482 | $180,200 | $2,830 |
| Elderon | $890 | 19.4% | $65,417 | $153,300 | $1,571 |
| Fenwood | — | 0.0% | $78,750 | $165,600 | $1,500 |
| Hatley | $862 | 16.3% | $93,750 | $213,000 | $2,890 |
| Kronenwetter | $1,125 | 14.9% | $115,044 | $273,300 | $3,758 |
| Maine | $962 | 8.8% | $110,721 | $277,500 | $4,183 |
| Marathon City | $853 | 20.2% | $89,519 | $198,200 | $3,467 |
| Mosinee | $1,091 | 36.7% | $73,479 | $156,100 | $2,376 |
| Rib Mountain | $1,290 | 12.8% | $94,294 | $255,900 | $3,701 |
| Rothschild | $970 | 25.3% | $88,261 | $203,600 | $2,970 |
| Schofield | $926 | 42.1% | $65,583 | $154,000 | $2,477 |
| Spencer | $580 | 28.1% | $69,750 | $155,400 | $2,480 |
| Stratford | $783 | 25.1% | $66,739 | $200,700 | $3,306 |
| Town of Bergen (Marathon County) | — | 4.2% | $96,406 | $280,800 | $3,375 |
| Town of Berlin (Marathon County) | $825 | 9.4% | $91,875 | $250,700 | $3,405 |
| Town of Bern | $1,031 | 10.6% | $78,929 | $237,500 | $2,167 |
| Town of Bevent | — | 11.2% | $92,417 | $279,300 | $2,822 |
| Town of Brighton (Marathon County) | $923 | 21.6% | $81,250 | $218,300 | $2,449 |
| Town of Cassel | — | 4.0% | $82,250 | $246,800 | $3,355 |
| Town of Cleveland (Marathon County) | $1,425 | 4.9% | $100,705 | $242,200 | $3,008 |
| Town of Day | $1,089 | 10.5% | $93,750 | $235,500 | $2,775 |
| Town of Easton (Marathon County) | — | 4.3% | $104,643 | $265,400 | $3,560 |
| Town of Eau Pleine (Marathon County) | $825 | 3.5% | $71,128 | $265,900 | $3,249 |
| Town of Elderon | $718 | 10.1% | $100,000 | $213,900 | $2,442 |
| Town of Emmet (Marathon County) | — | 7.9% | $78,750 | $235,000 | $2,923 |
| Town of Frankfort (Marathon County) | $513 | 6.9% | $87,500 | $231,300 | $2,500 |
| Town of Franzen | $693 | 18.4% | $71,591 | $207,600 | $2,857 |
| Town of Green Valley (Marathon County) | — | 10.2% | $80,893 | $272,600 | $3,368 |
| Town of Guenther | $1,356 | 29.1% | $101,875 | $262,500 | $3,300 |
| Town of Halsey | $857 | 14.1% | $88,750 | $293,800 | $2,593 |
| Town of Hamburg (Marathon County) | — | 7.4% | $92,656 | $246,000 | $2,743 |
| Town of Harrison (Marathon County) | $738 | 10.1% | $56,782 | $99,600 | $1,726 |
| Town of Hewitt | — | 1.7% | $66,250 | $210,400 | $2,747 |
| Town of Holton | $955 | 9.6% | $79,250 | $217,600 | $2,336 |
| Town of Hull (Marathon County) | $530 | 5.4% | $77,344 | $214,300 | $2,514 |
| Town of Johnson | $1,045 | 8.8% | $74,800 | $186,700 | $2,172 |
| Town of Knowlton | $1,000 | 9.3% | $93,043 | $285,600 | $3,310 |
| Town of Marathon | $1,375 | 3.8% | $106,250 | $287,300 | $3,782 |
| Town of McMillan | $1,068 | 5.6% | $112,917 | $289,700 | $3,668 |
| Town of Mosinee | $873 | 8.3% | $101,500 | $288,300 | $3,475 |
| Town of Norrie | — | 2.0% | $92,778 | $233,600 | $2,383 |
| Town of Plover (Marathon County) | $785 | 9.4% | $84,375 | $174,600 | $3,027 |
| Town of Reid | $800 | 10.0% | $87,083 | $190,900 | $2,517 |
| Town of Rib Falls | $675 | 8.6% | $103,750 | $299,400 | $3,448 |
| Town of Rietbrock | $840 | 8.1% | $85,227 | $278,800 | $2,482 |
| Town of Ringle | — | 3.3% | $91,625 | $296,500 | $3,408 |
| Town of Spencer | $868 | 8.5% | $100,988 | $268,600 | $3,438 |
| Town of Stettin | — | 7.7% | $104,697 | $370,100 | $5,473 |
| Town of Texas | $1,077 | 8.7% | $86,875 | $231,100 | $2,992 |
| Town of Wausau | $1,412 | 7.4% | $75,750 | $231,400 | $3,276 |
| Town of Weston (Marathon County) | $1,200 | 5.3% | $136,563 | $361,800 | $4,197 |
| Town of Wien | $825 | 7.1% | $92,000 | $249,200 | $2,784 |
| Unity | $850 | 28.9% | $56,827 | $105,300 | $1,353 |
| Wausau | $1,010 | 42.4% | $64,389 | $167,900 | $3,127 |
| Weston | $1,024 | 36.6% | $78,207 | $229,300 | $3,561 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,800 | $36,300 | $58,050 |
| 2 people | $24,900 | $41,450 | $66,350 |
| 3 people | $28,000 | $46,650 | $74,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,800 | $82,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,950 | $89,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,100 | $96,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,250 | $102,800 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,400 | $109,450 |
How the places in Marathon County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Marathon County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 326 | 259 | 1,024 | 815 | 125,661 | 5 of 9 |
| 2025 | 235 | 160 | 950 | 647 | 146,874 | 6 of 10 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Marathon County recorded 235 violent and 950 property crimes, 160 and 647 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 94% 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 Marathon County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon County Sheriff's Office | 53,706 | 54 | 198 |
| Wausau Police Department | 40,318 | 104 | 300 |
| Mountain Bay Metropolitan Police Department | 23,875 | 38 | 241 |
| Marshfield Police Department | 18,980 | 30 | 184 |
| Kronenwetter Police Department | 8,451 | 3 | 13 |
| Mosinee Police Department | 4,549 | — | — |
| Spencer Police Department | 1,810 | — | — |
| Marathon City Police Department | 1,544 | 6 | 14 |
| Edgar Police Department | 1,427 | — | — |
| Athens Police Department | 1,064 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Marathon County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54401 | 31,692 | $1,018 | $196,700 | $71,586 | 33.0% |
| 54403 | 24,950 | $1,009 | $192,600 | $69,030 | 35.0% |
| 54476 | 19,377 | $1,014 | $224,300 | $78,079 | 34.9% |
| 54455 | 19,025 | $1,103 | $251,300 | $96,140 | 19.3% |
| 54484 | 5,529 | $909 | $248,600 | $72,047 | 12.0% |
| 54411 | 5,028 | $815 | $223,400 | $77,176 | 14.5% |
| 54474 | 4,589 | $970 | $193,600 | $81,635 | 30.9% |
| 54448 | 4,280 | $860 | $246,900 | $94,432 | 12.4% |
| 54426 | 4,275 | $804 | $218,200 | $78,942 | 14.7% |
| 54421 | 3,468 | $844 | $194,500 | $60,820 | 31.7% |
| 54405 | 2,770 | $894 | $177,900 | $69,659 | 32.8% |
| 54440 | 2,662 | $874 | $222,700 | $90,921 | 11.1% |
| 54471 | 1,636 | $1,525 | $290,100 | $87,368 | 4.2% |
| 54408 | 1,247 | $606 | $165,100 | $72,768 | 7.3% |
| 54427 | 1,156 | $875 | $189,800 | $83,958 | 10.6% |
| 54417 | 4 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Marathon County
What is the crime rate in Marathon County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Marathon County recorded 160 violent and 647 property crimes per 100,000 residents (235 violent and 950 property crimes in all).
Which place in Marathon County has the highest rent?
the Town of Cleveland (Marathon County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,425 (±$395) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Marathon County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Frankfort (Marathon County) has the lowest median gross rent, $513 (±$252) a month.
What is the median rent in Marathon County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Marathon County is $999 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marathon County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marathon County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Wausau, WI MSA
- 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 last updated on .