Housing data for the Town of Manitowish Waters, WI
The Town of Manitowish Waters, WI has an estimated 768 residents and 1,070 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a town in Vilas County.
19.5% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,146 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 768 (±141)
- Housing units
- 1,070 (±129)
- Households that rent
- 19.5%
- Median gross rent
- $1,146
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +16.0%
What stands out in the Town of Manitowish Waters
Median home value: $762,100 (±$147,313) in the Town of Manitowish Waters, higher than in Vilas County ($300,000).
Median real estate taxes: $4,284 (±$1,126) in the Town of Manitowish Waters, higher than in Vilas County ($2,197).
Renters paying 30% or more of income: 10.0% (±12.7 points) in the Town of Manitowish Waters, lower than in Vilas County (30.0%).
Median gross rent: $1,146 (±$48) in the Town of Manitowish Waters, higher than in Vilas County ($847).
Housing in the Town of Manitowish Waters at a glance
- Median rent: $1,146 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,116 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 10.0% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 19.5% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $71,932 median household income
- Home values: $762,100 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,464 median monthly cost with a mortgage (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Property taxes: $4,284 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.2% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 68.6% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 60.9% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 13.4% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 70.1% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 22.3 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +16.0% residents since 2015–2019 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- How long people stay: 8.1% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 0.7% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
The Town of Manitowish Waters against Vilas County, its state and the nation
| Town of Manitowish Waters | Vilas County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 768 (±141) | 23,647 (exact) | 5,914,872 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,070 (±129) | 24,876 (±56) | 2,778,572 (±1,533) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 19.5% (±10.3 points) | 16.0% (±1.9 points) | 32.2% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,146 (±$48) | $847 (±$65) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $71,932 (±$19,752) | $68,431 (±$2,845) | $77,485 (±$455) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $762,100 (±$147,313) | $300,000 (±$13,399) | $266,500 (±$1,051) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,284 (±$1,126) | $2,197 (±$103) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 60.9% (±11.1 points) | 49.1% (±2.2 points) | 57.0% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 22.3 minutes (±7.9) | 19.5 minutes (±1.0) | 22.2 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 93.3% (±4.6 points) | 87.9% (±1.6 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 62.6 years (±2.9) | 55.7 years (±0.3) | 40.2 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
The Town of Manitowish Waters covers 28.8 square miles of land, about 27 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How the Town of Manitowish Waters has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 662 (±114) | 768 (±141) | +16.0% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 1,223 (±107) | 1,070 (±129) | −12.5% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $975 (±$272) | $1,146 (±$48) | +17.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $444,900 (±$60,970) | $762,100 (±$147,313) | +71.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $59,375 (±$10,001) | $71,932 (±$19,752) | +21.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,033 (±$516) | $2,464 (±$1,309) | +21.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,682 (±$500) | $4,284 (±$1,126) | +16.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 24.2% (±10.8 points) | 19.5% (±10.3 points) | −4.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.7% (±9.3 points) | 13.4% (±16.4 points) | +2.7 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.
Crime reported to police in Vilas County
The Town of Manitowish Waters has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Vilas County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Vilas County recorded 18 violent and 312 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in the Town of Manitowish Waters
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54545 | 59% | 947 | $1,135 | $665,700 | $80,625 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near the Town of Manitowish Waters
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Winchester (Vilas County) | 7.4 mi | — | $395,100 | 4.9% |
| Town of Boulder Junction | 8.4 mi | $932 | $313,500 | 24.2% |
| Town of Lac du Flambeau | 10 mi | $562 | $340,900 | 26.4% |
| Town of Presque Isle | 11 mi | — | $394,300 | 5.6% |
| Lac du Flambeau | 11 mi | $541 | $134,800 | 53.7% |
| Town of Sherman (Iron County) | 12 mi | — | $298,100 | 9.0% |
| Town of Mercer | 13 mi | $338 | $287,100 | 10.1% |
| Town of Arbor Vitae | 14 mi | $671 | $280,600 | 4.1% |
Places in Wisconsin most like the Town of Manitowish Waters
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Berry | $1,193 | $456,400 | $83,750 | 14.9% |
| Town of Blue Mounds | $895 | $572,900 | $101,806 | 23.1% |
| Town of Otter Creek (Eau Claire County) | $950 | $405,600 | $78,500 | 15.5% |
| Town of Linn | $1,521 | $537,100 | $99,205 | 15.6% |
| Town of Port Washington | $1,159 | $378,900 | $82,727 | 22.3% |
| Town of Brighton (Kenosha County) | $1,432 | $480,100 | $91,875 | 7.4% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Wisconsin.
HUD Fair Market Rent for the Town of Manitowish Waters, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $738 | $788 | $1,022 | $1,218 | $1,343 |
HUD income limits for the Town of Manitowish Waters, 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 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Vilas County, WI, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $88,400.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Town of Manitowish Waters
What is the median household income in the Town of Manitowish Waters?
The median household income in the Town of Manitowish Waters is $71,932 (±$19,752) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in the Town of Manitowish Waters, WI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $762,100 (±$147,313) for owner-occupied homes in the Town of Manitowish Waters (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much are property taxes in the Town of Manitowish Waters?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in the Town of Manitowish Waters, WI is $4,284 (±$1,126) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in the Town of Manitowish Waters?
The Town of Manitowish Waters, WI has an estimated 1,070 (±129) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in the Town of Manitowish Waters?
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 40.9% of homes in the Town of Manitowish Waters, WI.
How old are most homes in the Town of Manitowish Waters?
60.9% of homes in the Town of Manitowish Waters, WI were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is the Town of Manitowish Waters growing?
In the Town of Manitowish Waters, the number of residents went from 662 in 2015–2019 to 768 in 2020–2024 (+16.0%), not a measurable change.
What ZIP codes are in the Town of Manitowish Waters?
The ZIP code that covers the Town of Manitowish Waters is 54545.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 54545?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 54545 is $1,135 (±$49) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manitowish Waters town, Vilas County, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manitowish Waters town, Vilas County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manitowish Waters town, Vilas County, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manitowish Waters town, Vilas County, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manitowish Waters town, Vilas County, Wisconsin
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Manitowish Waters town, Vilas County, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Manitowish Waters town, Vilas County, Wisconsin
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Vilas County, WI
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Vilas County, WI
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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 Manitowish Waters town, Vilas County, Wisconsin (county subdivision:48462, in state:55 county:125).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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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.
Figures last updated on .