Housing by town in Portage County, Wisconsin
Portage County, Wisconsin has 27 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $940 (±$21) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $776 in 2015–2019 (+21.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of Amherst has the highest median gross rent ($1,639) and the Town of Alban the lowest ($575).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $940 (±$21)
- Households that rent
- 30.3%
- Median household income
- $76,070
- Places
- 27
Cities, towns and townships in Portage County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond | $675 | 23.0% | $72,431 | $153,800 | $1,783 |
| Amherst | $856 | 32.6% | $64,922 | $244,300 | $3,088 |
| Amherst Junction | $900 | 12.0% | $106,250 | $314,300 | $3,976 |
| Junction City | $932 | 34.7% | $62,778 | $145,300 | $1,900 |
| Nelsonville | $790 | 18.0% | $58,542 | $160,900 | $1,650 |
| Park Ridge | $925 | 10.4% | $96,750 | $287,800 | $3,732 |
| Plover | $1,089 | 41.1% | $88,042 | $269,800 | $4,157 |
| Rosholt | $825 | 27.9% | $66,250 | $193,800 | $2,786 |
| Stevens Point | $890 | 48.9% | $58,031 | $195,400 | $3,429 |
| Town of Alban | $575 | 3.3% | $80,238 | $237,800 | $3,250 |
| Town of Almond | $1,105 | 19.0% | $86,406 | $277,800 | $2,714 |
| Town of Amherst | $1,639 | 4.8% | $94,205 | $314,500 | $3,744 |
| Town of Belmont (Portage County) | $888 | 5.5% | $71,250 | $205,400 | $2,527 |
| Town of Buena Vista (Portage County) | — | 3.0% | $68,472 | $290,500 | $3,202 |
| Town of Carson | $859 | 5.4% | $90,278 | $344,700 | $4,412 |
| Town of Dewey (Portage County) | $750 | 11.3% | $103,047 | $296,100 | $3,826 |
| Town of Eau Pleine (Portage County) | $921 | 9.1% | $107,159 | $296,100 | $3,387 |
| Town of Grant (Portage County) | $831 | 4.9% | $89,167 | $202,000 | $2,945 |
| Town of Hull (Portage County) | $976 | 5.0% | $105,652 | $283,500 | $3,556 |
| Town of Lanark | $1,108 | 9.0% | $104,217 | $258,600 | $3,091 |
| Town of Linwood | $1,075 | 6.6% | $81,875 | $270,400 | $2,937 |
| Town of New Hope | $1,152 | 7.8% | $90,000 | $325,800 | $3,844 |
| Town of Pine Grove | $918 | 13.6% | $71,250 | $113,600 | $1,667 |
| Town of Plover (Portage County) | $900 | 10.2% | $90,481 | $316,500 | $3,626 |
| Town of Sharon (Portage County) | $983 | 10.1% | $96,250 | $322,200 | $3,924 |
| Town of Stockton | $828 | 8.4% | $87,632 | $290,100 | $3,344 |
| Whiting | $1,011 | 25.7% | $73,063 | $220,000 | $2,793 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,350 | $37,250 | $59,550 |
| 2 people | $25,550 | $42,550 | $68,050 |
| 3 people | $28,750 | $47,850 | $76,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,150 | $85,050 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,450 | $91,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,700 | $98,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,950 | $105,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,200 | $112,300 |
How the places in Portage County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Portage County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 115 | 162 | 546 | 768 | 71,126 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 102 | 142 | 401 | 559 | 71,778 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 103 | 142 | 442 | 610 | 72,403 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Portage County recorded 103 violent and 442 property crimes, 142 and 610 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
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 Portage County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage County Sheriff's Office | 31,355 | 54 | 87 |
| Stevens Point Police Department | 26,673 | 32 | 224 |
| Plover Police Department | 14,375 | 17 | 131 |
ZIP codes in Portage County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54481 | 28,242 | $869 | $201,000 | $59,545 | 42.6% |
| 54467 | 14,870 | $1,086 | $268,600 | $87,580 | 38.9% |
| 54482 | 8,963 | $995 | $288,900 | $94,500 | 18.0% |
| 54406 | 4,040 | $919 | $284,800 | $77,533 | 15.0% |
| 54473 | 2,472 | $775 | $244,600 | $80,038 | 10.4% |
| 54423 | 2,394 | $888 | $329,100 | $113,690 | 7.3% |
| 54443 | 2,145 | $924 | $279,400 | $99,423 | 10.1% |
| 54909 | 1,982 | $944 | $195,800 | $80,417 | 13.4% |
| 54921 | 1,482 | $844 | $176,000 | $76,164 | 11.1% |
| 54407 | 1,350 | $1,090 | $323,900 | $101,563 | 8.9% |
| 54458 | 133 | $790 | $150,000 | $57,917 | 24.2% |
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Questions about Portage County
What is the crime rate in Portage County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Portage County recorded 142 violent and 610 property crimes per 100,000 residents (103 violent and 442 property crimes in all).
Which place in Portage County has the highest rent?
the Town of Amherst has the highest median gross rent, $1,639 (±$733) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Portage County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Alban has the lowest median gross rent, $575 (±$395) a month.
What is the median rent in Portage County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Portage County is $940 (±$21) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Portage 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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