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Vilas County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.WisconsinBuyer's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Buyer's market · 25
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$369K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
-6.5%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
763
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$385K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through May 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.30,461
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$385K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.91%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.8.3%

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.84%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.29%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.41%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.6.1 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

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.46%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
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.24,193
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.28 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Vilas County compares

By median home value, Vilas County is the 8th most expensive of 72 counties in Wisconsin, and its typical home is worth more than 67% of all homes in Wisconsin.

Home values in Vilas County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$70K$1.3M
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

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

Markets in Vilas County, most valuable first

About the Vilas County market

What is the median home price in Vilas County, WI?

The median sale price in Vilas County, WI is $369,333 (data through May 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is down 6.5% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Vilas County, WI each year?

763 homes sold in Vilas County, WI over the last 12 months (data through May 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Vilas County, WI a buyer's or seller's market?

Vilas County, WI is currently a buyer's market, scoring 25 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through May 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Vilas County, WI?

Vilas County, WI contains 30,461 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $385K.

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

By median home value, Vilas County, WI is the 8th most expensive of 72 counties in Wisconsin. Its typical home is worth more than 67% of all homes in Wisconsin. Walworth County ranks just above it and Jefferson County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Vilas County, WI?

29% of homes in Vilas County, WI are owner-occupied. 41% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

84% of mortgaged homes in Vilas County, WI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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