Monroe County, WI home prices
Monroe County, WI: the typical home is worth $259,966 as of 2026-05, up +6.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $167/sq ft. Rent…
Monroe 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
1982: $52,771 → 2026: $259,966 (4.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $259,966, homes in Monroe County sit 13% below the Wisconsin median ($298,766) and 11% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #53 of 72 Wisconsin counties by price.
Prices are climbing fast (+6.1% in the last year) — a seller's market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 49 days on the market, with 10% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 4.1× 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.
Rent and buy are close — ~$1,283/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,151/mo to rent.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
La Crosse County, WI ($336,986) · Juneau County, WI ($266,440) · Vernon County, WI ($261,888) · Jackson County, WI ($233,025) · Richland County, WI ($279,136) · Adams County, WI ($254,830)
Frequently asked questions
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| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $130,243 |
| 2010 | $125,464 |
| 2011 | $121,442 |
| 2012 | $120,693 |
| 2013 | $123,587 |
| 2014 | $130,303 |
| 2015 | $132,516 |
| 2016 | $138,439 |
| 2017 | $145,896 |
| 2018 | $155,093 |
| 2019 | $164,557 |
| 2020 | $171,380 |
| 2021 | $185,950 |
| 2022 | $209,055 |
| 2023 | $221,115 |
| 2024 | $230,401 |
| 2025 | $243,822 |
| 2026 | $260,195 |