Cost of Living in Green Lake County, Wisconsin
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Green Lake County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Green Lake County ranks #1,422 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 45%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Green Lake County, Wisconsin
Green Lake rents align with national norms
Renters in Green Lake County spend 14.4% of their income on housing, nearly matching the national average of 14.9%. With a median household income of $66,917 and median rent of $806, the county delivers stable, predictable housing costs.
Better than Wisconsin on affordability
Green Lake County's 14.4% rent-to-income ratio sits just below Wisconsin's state average of 14.9%, placing it slightly ahead of most Wisconsin counties. The county's $806 median rent runs $85 below the state average of $891, providing modest savings for renters.
Affordable middle ground among peers
Green Lake's $806 rent is lower than Dunn, Eau Claire, and Fond du Lac, while slightly higher than Forest and Grant counties. The county's 14.4% affordability ratio represents a genuinely balanced position across this regional group.
Steady housing-to-income relationship
Green Lake renters allocate $806 monthly while homeowners commit $973 to mortgages against a $66,917 median income. Housing consumes roughly 25% of household earnings—a stable, manageable proportion across both rental and ownership scenarios.
Reliable small-town Wisconsin living
Green Lake County offers quiet, rural-small town living with rents below state average and balanced affordability metrics. If you value lakeside community charm without the extreme isolation of Forest County and want better-than-average Wisconsin affordability, Green Lake deserves consideration.
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Affordability Verdict
Green Lake County is affordable for renters, with a median gross rent of $806/month representing approximately 14.5% of median household income. The rent burden (GRAPI) stands at 25.0%.
Rent vs. Own
At $806/month rent versus $973/month in owner costs, renting is roughly $167/month cheaper — a 17% difference.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $32,240/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $41,700/year. With a median household income of $66,917, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 25.0% of renter households in Green Lake County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to Barron County where rent averages $859/month, Green Lake County is approximately 6% less expensive.
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Rent Burden
14.5%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,561
per month
Owner Cost Burden
17.4%
of gross income
The median home in Green Lake County may be a stretch
Median home value is $206,300. Estimated monthly cost: $1,647 vs. your max of $1,561.
Rent Affordability Guide
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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