Housing by town in Monroe County, Wisconsin
Monroe County, Wisconsin has 34 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $914 (±$43) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $815 in 2015–2019 (+12.1%; Down after inflation).
the Town of Angelo has the highest median gross rent ($1,636) and the Town of Wilton the lowest ($400).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $914 (±$43)
- Households that rent
- 27.2%
- Median household income
- $69,467
- Places
- 34
Cities, towns and townships in Monroe County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashton | $1,019 | 15.7% | $70,074 | $140,800 | $2,598 |
| Kendall | $665 | 28.0% | $58,750 | $107,500 | $1,516 |
| Melvina | — | 29.3% | $58,750 | $235,000 | $2,000 |
| Norwalk | $787 | 23.8% | $66,146 | $96,700 | $1,805 |
| Oakdale | $870 | 20.4% | $88,182 | $178,100 | $2,219 |
| Sparta | $861 | 35.4% | $64,973 | $180,600 | $2,963 |
| Tomah | $903 | 44.8% | $51,274 | $174,300 | $2,600 |
| Town of Adrian | $1,083 | 7.6% | $89,167 | $315,800 | $3,720 |
| Town of Angelo | $1,636 | 41.6% | $71,250 | $211,600 | $2,428 |
| Town of Byron (Monroe County) | $1,303 | 22.7% | $77,083 | $197,400 | $2,060 |
| Town of Clifton (Monroe County) | — | 18.4% | $69,000 | $319,600 | $2,690 |
| Town of Glendale | $622 | 12.9% | $66,705 | $301,400 | $3,184 |
| Town of Grant (Monroe County) | — | 11.8% | $75,000 | $233,000 | $2,861 |
| Town of Greenfield (Monroe County) | $788 | 18.1% | $104,375 | $271,900 | $2,988 |
| Town of Jefferson (Monroe County) | $704 | 12.4% | $84,545 | $263,200 | $3,011 |
| Town of La Grange (Monroe County) | $1,083 | 7.0% | $98,958 | $244,800 | $2,956 |
| Town of Lafayette (Monroe County) | $1,313 | 17.9% | $102,813 | $330,000 | $3,434 |
| Town of Leon (Monroe County) | $990 | 13.0% | $88,750 | $282,200 | $3,572 |
| Town of Lincoln (Monroe County) | $1,089 | 14.3% | $103,333 | $269,800 | $3,342 |
| Town of Little Falls | $1,018 | 5.9% | $89,038 | $231,800 | $3,063 |
| Town of New Lyme | $1,208 | 11.9% | $104,844 | $282,400 | $4,083 |
| Town of Oakdale | $875 | 11.9% | $82,321 | $233,000 | $2,554 |
| Town of Portland (Monroe County) | $1,104 | 10.5% | $62,083 | $350,000 | $2,793 |
| Town of Ridgeville | — | 13.9% | $98,750 | $303,700 | $3,188 |
| Town of Scott (Monroe County) | — | 13.3% | $50,000 | — | — |
| Town of Sheldon | $1,010 | 28.6% | $59,440 | $271,900 | $3,333 |
| Town of Sparta | $955 | 8.6% | $94,226 | $275,000 | $3,452 |
| Town of Tomah | $1,014 | 13.5% | $98,345 | $312,400 | $3,533 |
| Town of Wellington | $1,094 | 10.5% | $61,000 | $316,100 | $2,568 |
| Town of Wells | — | 8.0% | $75,417 | $230,000 | $3,379 |
| Town of Wilton | $400 | 10.8% | $77,500 | $271,900 | $2,746 |
| Warrens | $1,165 | 46.1% | $67,321 | $155,100 | $2,981 |
| Wilton | $575 | 17.9% | $85,598 | $166,800 | $2,571 |
| Wyeville | — | 3.1% | $65,000 | $137,500 | $1,375 |
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 Monroe County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Monroe County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 107 | 240 | 489 | 1,098 | 44,547 | 5 of 7 |
| 2025 | 88 | 202 | 334 | 766 | 43,601 | 3 of 7 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Monroe County recorded 88 violent and 334 property crimes, 202 and 766 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 Monroe County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County Sheriff's Office | 24,084 | 28 | 17 |
| Sparta Police Department | 9,944 | 38 | 198 |
| Tomah Police Department | 9,573 | 22 | 119 |
| Cashton Police Department | 1,157 | — | — |
| Norwalk Police Department | 607 | — | — |
| Wilton Police Department | 520 | — | — |
| Kendall Police Department | 467 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Monroe County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54656 | 18,160 | $938 | $214,400 | $72,379 | 26.9% |
| 54660 | 16,124 | $910 | $197,200 | $61,186 | 33.5% |
| 54619 | 3,849 | $889 | $230,200 | $71,463 | 14.3% |
| 54666 | 2,635 | $1,125 | $220,500 | $78,015 | 21.6% |
| 54670 | 2,048 | $450 | $228,900 | $82,250 | 11.8% |
| 54648 | 1,608 | $823 | $167,800 | $74,250 | 20.3% |
| 54638 | 1,513 | $609 | $283,300 | $60,417 | 16.6% |
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Questions about Monroe County
What is the crime rate in Monroe County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Monroe County recorded 202 violent and 766 property crimes per 100,000 residents (88 violent and 334 property crimes in all).
Which place in Monroe County has the highest rent?
the Town of Angelo has the highest median gross rent, $1,636 (±$109) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Monroe County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Wilton has the lowest median gross rent, $400 (±$43) a month.
What is the median rent in Monroe County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Monroe County is $914 (±$43) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Monroe 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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