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What Is the Average Rent in Dane County, Wisconsin?

$1,398/month 3.9%vs 2023 ($1,345)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Dane County, Wisconsin is $1,398/month (±$17), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $394,800 (±$3,871), and the median household income is $89,975/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Dane County, Wisconsin and Neighbouring Counties

Rock: $1,037Dodge: $988Columbia: $978Dane County: $1,398Green: $867Sauk: $1,018Jefferson: $1,035Iowa: $954$1,037$988$978$1,398$867$1,018$1,035$954

Housing Metrics for Dane County, Wisconsin

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,398
Median Home Value$394,800
Median Household Income$89,975
Total Housing Units251,529
Renter-Occupied Units107,847
Renter-Occupied Share43%
Households Paying 50%+ Income23,852 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$1,146+0.0%
1 BR$1,256+0.0%
2 BR$1,462+0.0%
3 BR$1,725+0.0%
4 BR$1,895+0.0%
5+ BR$1,706+0.0%

How does Dane County, Wisconsin compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Wisconsin.

Higher rent than 100% of counties in Wisconsin · 1st of 72

Cheapest: Iron County($662)
Priciest: Dane County($1,398)
#CountyValue
1Dane County(you are here)$1,398
2Waukesha County$1,356
3St. Croix County$1,271
… 66 more …
70Iron County$662
71Menominee County$626
72Forest County$594

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Dane County, Wisconsin?

The median gross rent in Dane County, Wisconsin is $1,398/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Dane County, Wisconsin?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Dane County, Wisconsin is $1,462/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$21. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Dane County, Wisconsin?

The median home value in Dane County, Wisconsin is $394,800 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Dane County are rent-burdened?

In Dane County, Wisconsin, 23,852 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Dane County, Wisconsin?

The median household income in Dane County, Wisconsin is $89,975/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,398 has a margin of error of ±$17. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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