Housing by town in Polk County, Wisconsin
Polk County, Wisconsin has 35 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $957 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $756 in 2015–2019 (+26.6%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of Balsam Lake has the highest median gross rent ($1,525) and the Town of Laketown the lowest ($633).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $957 (±$45)
- Households that rent
- 19.0%
- Median household income
- $77,219
- Places
- 35
Cities, towns and townships in Polk County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amery | $1,154 | 37.0% | $59,219 | $183,000 | $3,436 |
| Balsam Lake | $975 | 19.3% | $52,011 | $210,200 | $2,609 |
| Centuria | $860 | 43.7% | $49,821 | $145,600 | $2,373 |
| Clayton | $817 | 34.6% | $58,750 | $135,700 | $2,398 |
| Clear Lake | $878 | 30.4% | $74,000 | $198,700 | $2,413 |
| Dresser | $1,068 | 23.3% | $80,114 | $196,100 | $3,250 |
| Frederic | $766 | 37.8% | $52,800 | $153,500 | $2,163 |
| Luck | $931 | 34.7% | $68,606 | $167,500 | $2,570 |
| Milltown | $715 | 38.4% | $42,083 | $123,100 | $2,250 |
| Osceola | $946 | 43.4% | $53,361 | $230,600 | $3,392 |
| St. Croix Falls | $914 | 41.3% | $65,300 | $249,400 | $2,941 |
| Town of Alden | — | 4.1% | $94,878 | $371,000 | $3,736 |
| Town of Apple River | $889 | 10.7% | $74,762 | $263,300 | $2,996 |
| Town of Balsam Lake | $1,525 | 10.6% | $89,167 | $309,300 | $2,887 |
| Town of Beaver (Polk County) | $1,307 | 9.1% | $78,750 | $280,600 | $2,855 |
| Town of Black Brook | $1,167 | 10.6% | $102,963 | $361,100 | $3,517 |
| Town of Bone Lake | $950 | 3.7% | $97,250 | $279,300 | $2,922 |
| Town of Clam Falls | — | 1.8% | $86,250 | $206,300 | $2,191 |
| Town of Clayton (Polk County) | — | 14.6% | $77,500 | $301,000 | $3,292 |
| Town of Clear Lake | $1,138 | 9.3% | $96,500 | $283,000 | $3,294 |
| Town of Eureka | $1,021 | 6.1% | $87,642 | $300,400 | $2,851 |
| Town of Farmington (Polk County) | $1,325 | 6.4% | $115,172 | $344,500 | $4,189 |
| Town of Garfield (Polk County) | $1,271 | 7.8% | $98,889 | $315,200 | $2,953 |
| Town of Georgetown (Polk County) | $938 | 15.8% | $77,308 | $303,400 | $2,887 |
| Town of Johnstown (Polk County) | $791 | 16.2% | $98,750 | $302,900 | $3,167 |
| Town of Laketown | $633 | 10.7% | $83,030 | $234,900 | $2,550 |
| Town of Lincoln (Polk County) | $875 | 4.1% | $95,826 | $305,000 | $3,263 |
| Town of Lorain | — | 2.7% | $75,750 | $208,600 | $1,983 |
| Town of Luck | $830 | 11.1% | $79,375 | $265,900 | $2,630 |
| Town of McKinley (Polk County) | $950 | 6.7% | $54,821 | $219,700 | $2,135 |
| Town of Milltown | $793 | 6.1% | $63,889 | $330,500 | $4,120 |
| Town of Osceola (Polk County) | $1,085 | 9.6% | $92,250 | $339,500 | $3,461 |
| Town of St. Croix Falls | $1,035 | 15.8% | $81,818 | $262,100 | $2,922 |
| Town of Sterling (Polk County) | $919 | 8.7% | $61,875 | $207,100 | $2,058 |
| Town of West Sweden | $675 | 15.3% | $72,778 | $231,400 | $2,778 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,550 | $34,250 | $54,800 |
| 2 people | $23,500 | $39,150 | $62,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,050 | $70,450 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,900 | $78,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,850 | $84,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,750 | $90,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,650 | $97,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,550 | $103,300 |
How the places in Polk County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Polk County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38 | 91 | 178 | 425 | 41,891 | 3 of 6 |
| 2025 | 39 | 89 | 146 | 333 | 43,904 | 4 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Polk County recorded 39 violent and 146 property crimes, 89 and 333 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 95% 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 Polk County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County Sheriff's Office | 35,737 | 23 | 74 |
| Amery Police Department | 2,926 | 5 | 8 |
| Osceola Police Department | 2,906 | 2 | 28 |
| St. Croix Falls Police Department | 2,335 | 9 | 36 |
| Frederic Police Department | 1,137 | — | — |
| Balsam Lake Police Department | 958 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Polk County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54001 | 7,906 | $1,115 | $286,800 | $80,344 | 19.0% |
| 54020 | 7,687 | $1,022 | $306,500 | $74,702 | 22.7% |
| 54024 | 5,035 | $924 | $271,900 | $75,417 | 25.3% |
| 54837 | 3,803 | $763 | $222,300 | $71,010 | 16.1% |
| 54853 | 3,506 | $850 | $245,100 | $75,000 | 16.4% |
| 54005 | 3,264 | $969 | $274,300 | $87,813 | 19.7% |
| 54810 | 2,849 | $1,003 | $271,600 | $69,917 | 15.0% |
| 54889 | 2,837 | $846 | $257,100 | $77,143 | 19.8% |
| 54009 | 2,739 | $1,111 | $249,300 | $89,861 | 13.9% |
| 54026 | 2,361 | $1,308 | $342,200 | $95,833 | 7.9% |
| 54824 | 1,950 | $929 | $225,400 | $67,148 | 23.8% |
| 54858 | 1,636 | $756 | $213,100 | $53,901 | 26.3% |
| 54826 | 922 | $986 | $266,700 | $94,750 | 11.6% |
| 54006 | 852 | $634 | $204,300 | $69,688 | 12.2% |
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Questions about Polk County
What is the crime rate in Polk County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Polk County recorded 89 violent and 333 property crimes per 100,000 residents (39 violent and 146 property crimes in all).
Which place in Polk County has the highest rent?
the Town of Balsam Lake has the highest median gross rent, $1,525 (±$1,111) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Polk County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Laketown has the lowest median gross rent, $633 (±$17) a month.
What is the median rent in Polk County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Polk County is $957 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polk County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polk County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Polk 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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