What is the median rent in Superior (Douglas County, city), WI?
The median gross rent in Superior (Douglas County, city), WI is $900 (±$70) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 4,517 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Superior (Douglas County, city), the median gross rent went from $758 in 2015–2019 to $900 in 2020–2024 (+18.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $900 (±$70)
- Rented homes
- 4,517 (±351)
- $2,000 or more
- 3.9%
- Since 2015–2019
- +18.7%
How much rent costs in Superior (Douglas County, city)
| Monthly gross rent | Superior (Douglas County, city) | Douglas County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 20.2% (±4.7 points) | 18.6% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 40.7% (±5.4 points) | 42.0% | 35.5% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 23.0% (±3.6 points) | 24.0% | 37.1% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 12.1% (±2.9 points) | 11.8% | 14.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 2.3% (±1.2 points) | 2.2% | 4.0% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 1.4% (±1.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 40.7% of renting households.
3.9% of rented homes in Superior (Douglas County, city) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Superior (Douglas County, city) against Douglas County, its state and the nation
| Superior (Douglas County, city) | Douglas County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $900 (±$70) | $909 (±$52) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 4,517 (±351) | 5,063 (±354) | 764,522 (±6,229) | 42,849,984 |
In Superior (Douglas County, city), median gross rent is not measurably different from Douglas County ($909).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin ($1,087).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Douglas County, Superior (Douglas County, city) ranks 9 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 889 of 1,594.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Superior (Douglas County, city) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $758 (±$22) | $900 (±$70) | +18.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 44.6% (±2.6 points) | 39.4% (±3.1 points) | −5.2 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1% (±1.8 points) | 3.7% (±2.5 points) | +1.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median gross rent in places near Superior (Douglas County, city)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior (Douglas County, city) | — | $900 (±$70) | — |
| Superior (Douglas County, village) | 3.3 mi | $1,270 (±$123) | Higher |
| Oliver | 5.9 mi | $967 (±$312) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Parkland | 5.9 mi | $794 (±$109) | Not measurably different |
| Duluth | 6.2 mi | $1,087 (±$45) | Higher |
| Proctor | 7.8 mi | $1,044 (±$141) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Superior | 8.4 mi | $943 (±$95) | Not measurably different |
| Midway Township (St. Louis County) | 9.4 mi | $1,208 (±$935) | Not measurably different |
| Hermantown | 11 mi | $1,463 (±$201) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Superior (Douglas County, village), WI ($1,270), Duluth, MN ($1,087), Hermantown, MN ($1,463).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Town of Oakland (Douglas County) | $1,020 (±$113) |
| 4 | Town of Solon Springs | $1,000 (±$260) |
| 5 | Poplar | $979 (±$305) |
| 6 | Oliver | $967 (±$312) |
| 7 | Town of Superior | $943 (±$95) |
| 8 | Town of Lakeside | $939 (±$31) |
| 9 (tie) | Superior (Douglas County, city) | $900 (±$70) |
| 9 (tie) | Town of Maple | $900 (±$264) |
| 11 | Town of Cloverland (Douglas County) | $820 (±$559) |
| 12 | Lake Nebagamon | $796 (±$171) |
| 13 | Town of Parkland | $794 (±$109) |
| 14 | Town of Brule | $788 (±$56) |
| 15 | Solon Springs | $765 (±$32) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Douglas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Superior (Douglas County, city)
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Superior (Douglas County, city), save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Superior (Douglas County, city) beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Superior (Douglas County, city), and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Superior (Douglas County, city)
What is the average rent in Superior (Douglas County, city), WI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Superior (Douglas County, city) is $900 (±$70) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in Superior (Douglas County, city)?
In Superior (Douglas County, city), the median gross rent went from $758 in 2015–2019 to $900 in 2020–2024 (+18.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
How many rentals in Superior (Douglas County, city) cost more than $2,000 a month?
3.9% of rented homes in Superior (Douglas County, city) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 20.2% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Superior (Douglas County, city) higher than in Douglas County?
In Superior (Douglas County, city), median gross rent is not measurably different from Douglas County ($909).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin ($1,087).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Superior city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Superior city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Superior city, Wisconsin
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Superior city, Wisconsin (place:78650, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Superior (Douglas County, city) at a glance
- Rent by bedrooms in Superior (Douglas County, city)
- Rent burden in Superior (Douglas County, city)
- Renters and owners in Superior (Douglas County, city)
- Income and affordability in Superior (Douglas County, city)
- Home values in Superior (Douglas County, city)
- Homeowner costs in Superior (Douglas County, city)
- Property taxes in Superior (Douglas County, city)
- Types of homes in Superior (Douglas County, city)
- Bedrooms in Superior (Douglas County, city)
- Age of homes in Superior (Douglas County, city)
- Vacancy rate in Superior (Douglas County, city)
- Heating fuel in Superior (Douglas County, city)
- Commute and cars in Superior (Douglas County, city)
- Population growth in Superior (Douglas County, city)
- How long people stay in Superior (Douglas County, city)
- Crowding and facilities in Superior (Douglas County, city)
- Wisconsin landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Douglas County
- Wisconsin places ranked by median rent
- Housing data for every place in Wisconsin