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Rusk County, WI home prices

Rusk County, WI: the typical home is worth $219,723 as of 2026-05, up +9.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $174/sq ft. Rent…

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

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

Momentum+9.0%Heating up
Valuation-0%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market39 daysBalanced

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1992: $59,711 → 2026: $219,723 (3.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$219,7232026-05
1-year+9.0%
5-year+38.1%
10-year+90.3%
Since 2000n/a
Population14k2024
Median income$58,5132023 · 3.8× income
New homes/yr742024
Price / sq ft$174listings
Days on market392026-06
Active listings522026-06
Price cuts20%of listings

Market read

At $219,723, homes in Rusk County sit 26% below the Wisconsin median ($298,766) and 6% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #68 of 72 Wisconsin counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+9.0% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 39 days on the market, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.8× 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.

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

Sawyer County, WI ($338,584) · Chippewa County, WI ($327,158) · Barron County, WI ($287,004) · Taylor County, WI ($237,908) · Price County, WI ($215,155) · Washburn County, WI ($310,300)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Rusk County, WI?
The typical home in Rusk County is worth $219,723 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Rusk County rising or falling?
Prices are up +9.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Rusk County affordable?
At 3.8× the local median income of $58,513, Rusk County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Rusk County?
Homes here take a median of 39 days to sell, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2009$110,035
2010$103,996
2011$94,700
2012$94,555
2013$99,644
2014$106,142
2015$106,627
2016$114,623
2017$117,921
2018$123,328
2019$128,729
2020$135,931
2021$155,676
2022$189,649
2023$197,542
2024$195,946
2025$200,444
2026$220,867