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Cost of Living in Dunn County, WI

Population 45,527 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$985
Median home value$243,200
Median household income$74,824

The median rent in Dunn County, WI is $985/month, 9% lower than the Wisconsin median and 30% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $243,200, 27% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $74,824 a year, 3% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $39,400/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,230/mo

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Dunn County vs. Wisconsin vs. U.S.

Dunn CountyWisconsinU.S.
Median rent$985$1,087$1,413
Median home value$243,200$266,500$332,700
Median household income$74,824$77,485$80,734
Homeownership rate67.0%67.8%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher29.6%33.4%35.7%
Poverty rate10.7%10.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.4%3.2%5.2%
Work from home10.1%13.1%15.1%
Median age36.140.238.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Dunn County, WI?

The median gross rent in Dunn County, WI is $985 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Dunn County, WI?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $39,400 a year in gross income.

Is Dunn County, WI expensive to live in?

Rent there is 30% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.3 times the median household income.

Other counties in Wisconsin

Milwaukee County, WIRent $1,101 · Income $64,435Dane County, WIRent $1,398 · Income $89,975Waukesha County, WIRent $1,356 · Income $106,076Brown County, WIRent $1,031 · Income $79,649Racine County, WIRent $1,080 · Income $78,096Outagamie County, WIRent $1,057 · Income $85,069

Counties with a similar cost of living

Benton County, MNRent $982 · Income $74,410Sangamon County, ILRent $983 · Income $75,357Catoosa County, GARent $993 · Income $74,639Fayette County, TXRent $988 · Income $75,854Gilmer County, GARent $998 · Income $74,499Morrow County, ORRent $995 · Income $75,448

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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