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Forest County, WI home prices

Forest County, WI: the typical home is worth $228,952 as of 2026-05, up +13.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $219/sq ft. Rent…

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

Forest County is accelerating and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+13.7%Heating up
Valuation+3%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market48 daysBalanced

Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them

1998: $87,825 → 2026: $228,952 (2.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$228,9522026-05
1-year+13.7%
5-year+36.7%
10-year+80.0%
Since 2000n/a
Population9,5062024
Median income$59,1902023 · 3.9× income
New homes/yr652024
Price / sq ft$219listings
Days on market482026-06
Active listings562026-06
Price cuts14%of listings

Market read

At $228,952, homes in Forest County sit 23% below the Wisconsin median ($298,766) and 2% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #65 of 72 Wisconsin counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+13.7% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 48 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.9× local income, that's pricier 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.

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

Florence County, WI ($204,113) · Langlade County, WI ($229,037) · Iron County, MI ($150,700) · Oneida County, WI ($319,431) · Marinette County, WI ($220,761) · Vilas County, WI ($404,461)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Forest County, WI?
The typical home in Forest County is worth $228,952 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Forest County rising or falling?
Prices are up +13.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Forest County affordable?
At 3.9× the local median income of $59,190, Forest County is pricier than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Forest County?
Homes here take a median of 48 days to sell, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2012$109,456
2013$116,635
2014$121,273
2015$122,624
2016$126,721
2017$126,581
2018$133,578
2019$141,228
2020$147,978
2021$162,491
2022$182,182
2023$191,536
2024$195,041
2025$197,116
2026$220,576