What is the median rent in the Town of Osceola (Polk County), WI?
The median gross rent in the Town of Osceola (Polk County), WI is $1,085 (±$161) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 104 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In the Town of Osceola (Polk County), the median gross rent went from $884 in 2015–2019 to $1,085 in 2020–2024 (+22.7%).
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
- $1,085 (±$161)
- Rented homes
- 104 (±57)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +22.7%
How much rent costs in the Town of Osceola (Polk County)
| Monthly gross rent | Town of Osceola (Polk County) | Polk County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±19.3 points) | 12.4% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 36.5% (±23.0 points) | 42.2% | 35.5% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 39.4% (±28.5 points) | 35.8% | 37.1% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 24.0% (±23.6 points) | 8.3% | 14.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±19.3 points) | 0.2% | 4.0% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±19.3 points) | 0.1% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±19.3 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 39.4% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in the Town of Osceola (Polk County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
The Town of Osceola (Polk County) against Polk County, its state and the nation
| Town of Osceola (Polk County) | Polk County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,085 (±$161) | $957 (±$45) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 104 (±57) | 3,292 (±295) | 764,522 (±6,229) | 42,849,984 |
In the Town of Osceola (Polk County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Polk County ($957).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin ($1,087).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Polk County, the Town of Osceola (Polk County) ranks 8 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 483 of 1,594.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in the Town of Osceola (Polk County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $884 (±$54) | $1,085 (±$161) | +22.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 9.5% (±4.1 points) | 9.6% (±4.7 points) | +0.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±15.4 points) | 0.0% (±16.4 points) | 0.0 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 the Town of Osceola (Polk County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Osceola (Polk County) | — | $1,085 (±$161) | — |
| Dresser | 1.6 mi | $1,068 (±$85) | Not measurably different |
| Osceola | 4.0 mi | $946 (±$237) | Not measurably different |
| St. Croix Falls | 4.8 mi | $914 (±$67) | Not measurably different |
| Taylors Falls | 5.1 mi | $1,074 (±$126) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Garfield (Polk County) | 6.4 mi | $1,271 (±$266) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Farmington (Polk County) | 6.5 mi | $1,325 (±$185) | Not measurably different |
| Town of St. Croix Falls | 6.7 mi | $1,035 (±$181) | Not measurably different |
| Shafer | 7.4 mi | $966 (±$28) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Town of Farmington (Polk County) | $1,325 (±$185) |
| 3 | Town of Beaver (Polk County) | $1,307 (±$272) |
| 4 | Town of Garfield (Polk County) | $1,271 (±$266) |
| 5 | Town of Black Brook | $1,167 (±$302) |
| 6 | Amery | $1,154 (±$136) |
| 7 | Town of Clear Lake | $1,138 (±$197) |
| 8 | Town of Osceola (Polk County) | $1,085 (±$161) |
| 9 | Dresser | $1,068 (±$85) |
| 10 | Town of St. Croix Falls | $1,035 (±$181) |
| 11 | Town of Eureka | $1,021 (±$199) |
| 12 | Balsam Lake | $975 (±$737) |
| 13 (tie) | Town of Bone Lake | $950 (±$755) |
| 13 (tie) | Town of McKinley (Polk County) | $950 (±$487) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Polk 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.
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Questions about Town of Osceola (Polk County)
What is the average rent in the Town of Osceola (Polk County), WI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in the Town of Osceola (Polk County) is $1,085 (±$161) 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 the Town of Osceola (Polk County)?
In the Town of Osceola (Polk County), the median gross rent went from $884 in 2015–2019 to $1,085 in 2020–2024 (+22.7%).
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 the Town of Osceola (Polk County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in the Town of Osceola (Polk County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in the Town of Osceola (Polk County) higher than in Polk County?
In the Town of Osceola (Polk County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Polk County ($957).
It is not measurably different from 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 — Osceola town, Polk County, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Osceola town, Polk County, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Osceola town, Polk County, 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 Osceola town, Polk County, Wisconsin (county subdivision:60475, in state:55 county:095).
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
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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 .
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