Douglas County, WI home prices
Douglas County, WI: the typical home is worth $258,962 as of 2026-05, up +4.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $200/sq ft. Rent…
Douglas County is cooling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1986: $57,927 → 2026: $258,962 (4.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $258,962, homes in Douglas County sit 13% below the Wisconsin median ($298,766) and 11% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #54 of 72 Wisconsin counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+4.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 42 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 3.5× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.
Rent and buy are close — ~$1,278/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,299/mo to rent.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Bayfield County, WI ($301,178) · Carlton County, MN ($301,176) · Washburn County, WI ($310,300) · Burnett County, WI ($303,362) · Pine County, MN ($261,402) · Sawyer County, WI ($338,584)
Frequently asked questions
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| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $117,898 |
| 2010 | $114,023 |
| 2011 | $111,132 |
| 2012 | $109,741 |
| 2013 | $118,129 |
| 2014 | $123,554 |
| 2015 | $128,281 |
| 2016 | $131,050 |
| 2017 | $137,772 |
| 2018 | $146,750 |
| 2019 | $153,522 |
| 2020 | $162,872 |
| 2021 | $184,382 |
| 2022 | $207,483 |
| 2023 | $217,722 |
| 2024 | $226,546 |
| 2025 | $244,209 |
| 2026 | $255,612 |