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Bayfield County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Wisconsin
$262K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.12,925
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$262K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.96%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.4.1%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.77%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.4%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.49%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.20%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.22%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.16.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.11

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.60%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,969
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

How Bayfield County compares

By median home value, Bayfield County is the 30th most expensive of 72 counties in Wisconsin, and its typical home is worth more than 40% of all homes in Wisconsin.

Home values in Bayfield County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$65K$940K
counties in Wisconsin ranked by median home value
#WisconsinMedian valueHomes
1Menominee County$517K1,617
2Waukesha County$471K145,242
3Ozaukee County$470K32,198
4Door County$424K25,361
5Dane County$423K171,831
6Washington County$417K51,326
7Walworth County$386K46,064
8Vilas County$385K30,461
9Jefferson County$347K29,562
10Columbia County$336K21,152
11Kenosha County$331K55,078
12Oneida County$328K30,132
13Sauk County$321K23,698
14Sheboygan County$311K38,826
15Brown County$311K89,419
16La Crosse County$311K34,975
17Racine County$307K66,699
18Green County$305K12,729
19Iowa County$302K8,500
20Calumet County$301K19,039
21Outagamie County$292K65,123
22Sawyer County$292K14,686
23St. Croix County$289K30,887
24Kewaunee County$284K8,568
30Bayfield County$262K12,925

72 counties in Wisconsin are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Bayfield County, most valuable first

About the Bayfield County market

How many homes are there in Bayfield County, WI?

Bayfield County, WI contains 12,925 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $262K.

How does Bayfield County, WI compare to the rest of Wisconsin?

By median home value, Bayfield County, WI is the 30th most expensive of 72 counties in Wisconsin. Its typical home is worth more than 40% of all homes in Wisconsin. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Bayfield County, WI?

49% of homes in Bayfield County, WI are owner-occupied. 20% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Bayfield County, WI hold?

77% of mortgaged homes in Bayfield County, WI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.4% owe more than the home is worth.

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