Housing by town in Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Sawyer County, Wisconsin has 22 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $712 (±$48) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $682 in 2015–2019 (+4.4%; Down after inflation).
the Town of Ojibwa has the highest median gross rent ($1,292) and the Town of Couderay the lowest ($244).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $712 (±$48)
- Households that rent
- 23.3%
- Median household income
- $60,801
- Places
- 22
Cities, towns and townships in Sawyer County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couderay | — | 1.9% | $54,271 | $78,000 | — |
| Exeland | $578 | 44.8% | $31,713 | $110,400 | $1,318 |
| Hayward | $829 | 44.0% | $45,665 | $184,700 | $1,789 |
| Radisson | $725 | 15.2% | $41,625 | $80,700 | $988 |
| Town of Bass Lake (Sawyer County) | $404 | 31.9% | $56,071 | $267,000 | $2,111 |
| Town of Couderay | $244 | 29.1% | $45,625 | $233,300 | $1,542 |
| Town of Draper | — | 1.5% | $52,917 | $187,500 | $1,250 |
| Town of Edgewater | — | 4.8% | $91,477 | $282,300 | $2,461 |
| Town of Hayward | $727 | 27.0% | $66,615 | $241,600 | $1,920 |
| Town of Hunter | $711 | 27.1% | $49,712 | $291,700 | $1,830 |
| Town of Lenroot | $1,076 | 7.4% | $64,250 | $300,700 | $1,989 |
| Town of Meadowbrook | $580 | 26.2% | $53,125 | $217,300 | $1,850 |
| Town of Meteor | — | 2.2% | $72,500 | $252,500 | $1,563 |
| Town of Ojibwa | $1,292 | 14.9% | $52,500 | $234,200 | $2,125 |
| Town of Radisson | — | 2.4% | $58,864 | $186,300 | $1,439 |
| Town of Round Lake | $1,125 | 3.7% | $62,011 | $397,600 | $2,618 |
| Town of Sand Lake (Sawyer County) | $1,010 | 16.4% | $78,077 | $297,200 | $2,231 |
| Town of Spider Lake | $342 | 17.4% | $87,805 | $304,800 | $3,301 |
| Town of Weirgor | — | 6.1% | $58,958 | $225,000 | $1,813 |
| Town of Winter | $1,125 | 3.7% | $72,250 | $221,800 | $1,841 |
| Winter | $857 | 51.9% | $41,204 | $87,900 | $748 |
Unincorporated communities in Sawyer County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Round Lake | $417 | 77.4% | $37,535 | — | — |
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 Sawyer County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Sawyer County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63 | 334 | 193 | 1,024 | 18,844 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 47 | 249 | 119 | 632 | 18,841 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 34 | 179 | 122 | 642 | 19,004 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Sawyer County recorded 34 violent and 122 property crimes, 179 and 642 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 Sawyer County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer County Sheriff's Office | 16,404 | 24 | 83 |
| Hayward Police Department | 2,600 | 10 | 39 |
ZIP codes in Sawyer County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54843 | 13,416 | $707 | $243,400 | $60,619 | 26.2% |
| 54876 | 1,712 | $910 | $282,100 | $72,794 | 17.8% |
| 54896 | 1,635 | $933 | $195,400 | $61,080 | 13.7% |
| 54835 | 933 | $581 | $203,300 | $54,583 | 18.2% |
| 54828 | 546 | $578 | $249,000 | $52,578 | 24.4% |
| 54867 | 517 | $725 | $120,800 | $41,694 | 8.0% |
| 54862 | 307 | $960 | $213,300 | $61,875 | 9.0% |
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Questions about Sawyer County
What is the crime rate in Sawyer County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Sawyer County recorded 179 violent and 642 property crimes per 100,000 residents (34 violent and 122 property crimes in all).
Which place in Sawyer County has the highest rent?
the Town of Ojibwa has the highest median gross rent, $1,292 (±$525) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Sawyer County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Couderay has the lowest median gross rent, $244 (±$56) a month.
What is the median rent in Sawyer County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Sawyer County is $712 (±$48) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sawyer County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sawyer County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Sawyer 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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