Housing by town in Sauk County, Wisconsin
Sauk County, Wisconsin has 37 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,018 (±$31) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $801 in 2015–2019 (+27.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of Excelsior has the highest median gross rent ($1,514) and the Town of Ironton the lowest ($588).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,018 (±$31)
- Households that rent
- 27.6%
- Median household income
- $79,541
- Places
- 37
Cities, towns and townships in Sauk County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baraboo | $940 | 37.2% | $69,750 | $222,100 | $3,707 |
| Ironton | $1,200 | 9.9% | $50,938 | $105,400 | $1,772 |
| La Valle | $1,038 | 20.9% | $76,607 | $121,400 | $2,015 |
| Lake Delton | $1,006 | 41.8% | $51,964 | $178,300 | $1,583 |
| Lime Ridge | — | 22.7% | $114,375 | $145,800 | $1,813 |
| Loganville | $950 | 22.3% | $73,750 | $140,800 | $2,616 |
| Merrimac | $992 | 19.9% | $92,417 | $276,600 | $4,058 |
| North Freedom | $780 | 14.1% | $83,750 | $157,700 | $2,045 |
| Plain | $893 | 21.4% | $96,000 | $234,200 | $3,795 |
| Prairie du Sac | $1,370 | 30.7% | $101,049 | $321,300 | $5,039 |
| Reedsburg | $977 | 38.5% | $75,028 | $229,100 | $3,744 |
| Rock Springs | $1,042 | 24.4% | $77,250 | $164,200 | $2,442 |
| Sauk City | $1,121 | 30.2% | $91,042 | $291,400 | $4,334 |
| Spring Green | $1,133 | 31.3% | $87,344 | $248,800 | $4,221 |
| Town of Baraboo | $1,100 | 8.9% | $100,909 | $350,000 | $3,748 |
| Town of Bear Creek (Sauk County) | $831 | 17.5% | $78,594 | $347,700 | $4,207 |
| Town of Dellona | $1,236 | 14.1% | $103,043 | $378,500 | $3,922 |
| Town of Delton | $719 | 6.3% | $87,299 | $273,200 | $3,186 |
| Town of Excelsior | $1,514 | 12.5% | $92,083 | $280,100 | $3,159 |
| Town of Fairfield | $1,239 | 9.6% | $84,828 | $346,100 | $3,785 |
| Town of Franklin (Sauk County) | $1,367 | 20.8% | $106,667 | $373,500 | $4,833 |
| Town of Freedom (Sauk County) | $1,063 | 7.4% | $92,500 | $332,400 | $3,946 |
| Town of Greenfield (Sauk County) | $936 | 4.1% | $115,714 | $360,400 | $4,384 |
| Town of Honey Creek | $781 | 24.2% | $100,625 | $439,500 | $4,581 |
| Town of Ironton | $588 | 16.2% | $77,500 | $318,500 | $3,553 |
| Town of La Valle | $645 | 9.5% | $86,172 | $331,400 | $3,902 |
| Town of Merrimac | $1,161 | 7.2% | $109,375 | $454,500 | $4,878 |
| Town of Prairie du Sac | $950 | 17.0% | $110,905 | $402,800 | $4,524 |
| Town of Reedsburg | $1,227 | 9.0% | $92,961 | $289,100 | $3,642 |
| Town of Spring Green | $867 | 12.1% | $82,692 | $241,300 | $3,552 |
| Town of Sumpter | $975 | 27.5% | $59,231 | $199,700 | $3,228 |
| Town of Troy (Sauk County) | $1,141 | 9.3% | $82,250 | $435,800 | $5,083 |
| Town of Washington (Sauk County) | $993 | 12.2% | $81,071 | $295,300 | $4,081 |
| Town of Westfield (Sauk County) | $1,167 | 7.7% | $66,071 | $354,500 | $3,839 |
| Town of Winfield | $1,310 | 11.2% | $94,375 | $323,700 | $3,393 |
| Town of Woodland | $1,139 | 6.3% | $80,893 | $315,300 | $3,152 |
| West Baraboo | $1,104 | 60.1% | $60,880 | $224,700 | $3,613 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,700 | $36,100 | $57,750 |
| 2 people | $24,800 | $41,250 | $66,000 |
| 3 people | $27,900 | $46,400 | $74,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,550 | $82,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,700 | $89,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,800 | $95,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,950 | $102,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,050 | $108,900 |
How the places in Sauk County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Sauk County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | 85 | 379 | 622 | 60,932 | 4 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Sauk County recorded 52 violent and 379 property crimes, 85 and 622 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 92% 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 Sauk County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk County Sheriff's Office | 32,800 | 20 | 109 |
| Baraboo Police Department | 13,240 | 13 | 103 |
| Reedsburg Police Department | 10,378 | 10 | 139 |
| Sauk Prairie Police Department | 4,514 | 9 | 28 |
| Lake Delton Police Department | 3,457 | — | — |
| Spring Green Police Department | 1,576 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Sauk County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53913 | 21,704 | $985 | $234,900 | $74,629 | 32.6% |
| 53959 | 14,451 | $995 | $255,300 | $77,924 | 30.3% |
| 53578 | 6,503 | $1,357 | $347,000 | $105,610 | 24.4% |
| 53583 | 5,816 | $1,133 | $344,000 | $97,286 | 24.8% |
| 53588 | 3,770 | $988 | $292,300 | $83,417 | 19.4% |
| 53941 | 2,817 | $794 | $261,100 | $82,537 | 11.5% |
| 53951 | 2,452 | $972 | $190,400 | $71,970 | 22.8% |
| 53561 | 1,872 | $1,061 | $427,600 | $91,103 | 10.3% |
| 53577 | 1,363 | $893 | $271,100 | $96,500 | 21.2% |
| 53943 | 1,245 | $1,073 | $225,600 | $73,000 | 19.8% |
| 53937 | 1,157 | $1,013 | $318,200 | $87,292 | 15.6% |
| 53961 | 831 | $1,181 | $210,500 | $77,298 | 19.3% |
| 53942 | 235 | — | $133,300 | $112,292 | 26.2% |
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Questions about Sauk County
What is the crime rate in Sauk County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Sauk County recorded 85 violent and 622 property crimes per 100,000 residents (52 violent and 379 property crimes in all).
Which place in Sauk County has the highest rent?
the Town of Excelsior has the highest median gross rent, $1,514 (±$458) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Sauk County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Ironton has the lowest median gross rent, $588 (±$431) a month.
What is the median rent in Sauk County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Sauk County is $1,018 (±$31) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sauk County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sauk County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Sauk 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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