Barron County, WI home prices
Barron County, WI: the typical home is worth $287,004 as of 2026-05, up +5.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $183/sq ft. Rent…
Barron County is cooling and overvalued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1985: $73,101 → 2026: $287,004 (3.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $287,004, homes in Barron County sit 4% below the Wisconsin median ($298,766) and 23% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #42 of 72 Wisconsin counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+5.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 55 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 4.3× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~24% expensive for local incomes and rents.
Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,417/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,025/mo to rent.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Polk County, WI ($334,859) · Washburn County, WI ($310,300) · Dunn County, WI ($309,485) · Rusk County, WI ($219,723) · Chippewa County, WI ($327,158) · Burnett County, WI ($303,362)
Frequently asked questions
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| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $136,545 |
| 2010 | $131,237 |
| 2011 | $126,801 |
| 2012 | $123,513 |
| 2013 | $125,143 |
| 2014 | $128,814 |
| 2015 | $133,554 |
| 2016 | $139,048 |
| 2017 | $146,863 |
| 2018 | $154,361 |
| 2019 | $164,655 |
| 2020 | $172,373 |
| 2021 | $195,580 |
| 2022 | $227,534 |
| 2023 | $241,240 |
| 2024 | $250,424 |
| 2025 | $268,501 |
| 2026 | $282,771 |