Housing by town in Washburn County, Wisconsin
Washburn County, Wisconsin has 25 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $795 (±$34) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $709 in 2015–2019 (+12.1%; Down after inflation).
the Town of Minong has the highest median gross rent ($1,446) and Shell Lake the lowest ($450).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $795 (±$34)
- Households that rent
- 17.8%
- Median household income
- $63,441
- Places
- 25
Cities, towns and townships in Washburn County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood | $594 | 39.2% | $54,091 | $141,900 | $1,625 |
| Minong | $763 | 45.0% | $31,875 | $133,600 | $1,320 |
| Shell Lake | $450 | 22.4% | $57,500 | $229,400 | $3,483 |
| Spooner | $763 | 43.2% | $44,737 | $165,500 | $2,387 |
| Town of Barronett | $1,281 | 5.3% | $70,938 | $223,800 | $2,417 |
| Town of Bashaw | $827 | 6.3% | $78,182 | $254,600 | $2,504 |
| Town of Bass Lake (Washburn County) | — | 12.7% | $66,625 | $230,000 | $1,983 |
| Town of Beaver Brook | $950 | 13.3% | $91,111 | $231,100 | $2,403 |
| Town of Birchwood | $1,115 | 10.7% | $77,250 | $364,300 | $3,102 |
| Town of Brooklyn (Washburn County) | $725 | 7.0% | $105,000 | $326,700 | $2,829 |
| Town of Casey | — | 2.2% | $73,375 | $338,300 | $3,308 |
| Town of Chicog | — | 6.6% | $56,250 | $233,300 | $2,447 |
| Town of Crystal | — | 7.8% | $94,375 | $226,200 | $1,971 |
| Town of Evergreen (Washburn County) | $789 | 19.7% | $58,487 | $190,700 | $2,247 |
| Town of Frog Creek | — | 22.2% | $63,750 | $212,500 | $1,281 |
| Town of Gull Lake | $735 | 8.0% | $81,875 | $281,800 | $3,200 |
| Town of Long Lake (Washburn County) | $1,150 | 3.9% | $71,369 | $405,600 | $3,718 |
| Town of Madge | — | 4.1% | $61,528 | $319,300 | $3,217 |
| Town of Minong | $1,446 | 5.1% | $75,000 | $241,000 | $1,692 |
| Town of Sarona | $1,417 | 14.0% | $70,972 | $232,800 | $2,700 |
| Town of Spooner | $1,355 | 11.4% | $86,154 | $270,300 | $2,683 |
| Town of Springbrook | $1,050 | 6.2% | $53,611 | $155,000 | $1,320 |
| Town of Stinnett | $789 | 25.0% | $53,750 | $179,200 | $1,231 |
| Town of Stone Lake | $1,125 | 6.0% | $66,964 | $246,000 | $2,013 |
| Town of Trego | $757 | 13.9% | $61,587 | $239,000 | $2,208 |
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 Washburn County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Washburn County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 58 | 83 | 485 | 17,120 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 17 | 101 | 104 | 621 | 16,759 | 2 of 3 |
| 2025 | 17 | 102 | 75 | 450 | 16,651 | 2 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Washburn County recorded 17 violent and 75 property crimes, 102 and 450 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% 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 Washburn County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn County Sheriff's Office | 14,154 | 12 | 43 |
| Spooner Police Department | 2,497 | 5 | 32 |
| Birchwood Police Department | 409 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Washburn County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54801 | 6,266 | $800 | $216,500 | $62,625 | 23.8% |
| 54871 | 3,270 | $644 | $241,000 | $69,342 | 15.4% |
| 54817 | 2,264 | $824 | $275,000 | $83,036 | 11.6% |
| 54859 | 2,242 | $824 | $225,300 | $55,882 | 17.1% |
| 54870 | 1,698 | $1,125 | $296,100 | $67,063 | 5.4% |
| 54888 | 1,381 | $768 | $240,500 | $63,971 | 11.5% |
| 54875 | 1,335 | $792 | $172,500 | $57,022 | 11.9% |
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Questions about Washburn County
What is the crime rate in Washburn County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Washburn County recorded 102 violent and 450 property crimes per 100,000 residents (17 violent and 75 property crimes in all).
Which place in Washburn County has the highest rent?
the Town of Minong has the highest median gross rent, $1,446 (±$211) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Washburn County has the lowest rent?
Shell Lake has the lowest median gross rent, $450 (±$284) a month.
What is the median rent in Washburn County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Washburn County is $795 (±$34) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washburn County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washburn County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Washburn 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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