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Bayfield County, WI home prices

Bayfield County, WI: the typical home is worth $301,178 as of 2026-05, up +3.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $272/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Bayfield County is cooling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+3.2%Cooling
Valuation+24%Elevated
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market42 daysBalanced

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1986: $67,433 → 2026: $301,178 (4.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$301,1782026-05
1-year+3.2%
5-year+29.1%
10-year+81.5%
Since 2000n/a
Population16k2024
Median income$64,3392023 · 4.7× income
New homes/yr1042024
Price / sq ft$272listings
Days on market422026-06
Active listings872026-06
Price cuts18%of listings

Market read

At $301,178, homes in Bayfield County sit 1% above the Wisconsin median ($298,766) and 29% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #36 of 72 Wisconsin counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 42 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.7× 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.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Ashland County, WI ($190,823) · Douglas County, WI ($258,962) · Iron County, WI ($218,136) · Sawyer County, WI ($338,584) · Washburn County, WI ($310,300) · Lake County, MN ($283,027)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Bayfield County, WI?
The typical home in Bayfield County is worth $301,178 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Bayfield County rising or falling?
Prices are up +3.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Bayfield County affordable?
At 4.7× the local median income of $64,339, Bayfield County is pricier than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Bayfield County?
Homes here take a median of 42 days to sell, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2008$155,360
2009$150,802
2010$151,356
2011$145,379
2012$149,764
2013$155,784
2014$162,521
2015$160,887
2016$165,862
2017$175,078
2018$184,969
2019$190,033
2020$206,620
2021$250,887
2022$275,652
2023$280,875
2024$280,327
2025$294,407