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…
Rusk County is accelerating 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
1992: $59,711 → 2026: $219,723 (3.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
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 →
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?
Are home prices in Rusk County rising or falling?
Is Rusk County affordable?
How fast do homes sell in Rusk County?
| Year | Median 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 |