Cost of Living in Grant County, Wisconsin
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Grant County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Grant County ranks #1,688 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 46%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Grant County, Wisconsin
Grant County delivers moderate affordability
Renters in Grant County spend 15.1% of their income on housing, marginally above the national average of 14.9%. With a median household income of $64,349 and median rent of $812, the county offers accessible housing despite below-average earnings.
Slightly tighter than Wisconsin norms
Grant County's 15.1% rent-to-income ratio edges above Wisconsin's state average of 14.9%, though only slightly. The county's $812 median rent sits nearly $80 below the state average of $891, offsetting the lower median income.
Rural affordability with modest rent
Grant County's $812 rent is lower than most comparable counties, exceeding only Forest County's $585 and matching Green Lake's $806. For a county with one of the lower median incomes in this group, Grant delivers solid rental value.
Modest income supports modest rents
Grant County renters allocate $812 monthly while homeowners commit $929 to mortgages against a $64,349 median income. Housing consumes roughly 27% of household earnings—reasonable when both income and costs align in a rural economy.
A budget-conscious county choice
Grant County suits those prioritizing low housing costs and rural living over higher incomes or urban amenities. With median home values around $186,300 and rents below state average, the county offers genuine affordability—especially if your income or work flexibility allows independence from local wages.
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Affordability Verdict
For renters in Grant County, the market is affordable. Expect to pay around $812/month in gross rent, with 27.0% of renter households considered cost-burdened.
Rent vs. Own
At $812/month rent versus $929/month in owner costs, renting is roughly $117/month cheaper — a 13% difference.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $32,480/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $39,814/year. With a median household income of $64,349, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 27.0% of renter households in Grant County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Wisconsin, Grant County is more affordable than Burnett County by roughly 7% ($812/mo vs $758/mo).
Affordability Calculator
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Rent Burden
15.1%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,501
per month
Owner Cost Burden
17.3%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Grant County
Median home value is $186,300. Estimated monthly cost: $1,487 vs. your max of $1,501.
Rent Affordability Guide
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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