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Lincoln County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Wisconsin
$244K
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.15,374
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$244K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,414 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1920
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.98%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.1.7%

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.1.1%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.64%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.14%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.25%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.17.4 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,619
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.33 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°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%

How Lincoln County compares

By median home value, Lincoln County is the 42nd most expensive of 72 counties in Wisconsin, and its typical home is worth more than 35% of all homes in Wisconsin.

Home values in Lincoln County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$74K$729K
counties in Wisconsin ranked by median home value
#WisconsinMedian valueHomes
1Menominee County$521K1,617
2Waukesha County$474K145,242
3Ozaukee County$468K32,198
4Door County$424K25,361
5Dane County$422K171,831
6Washington County$415K51,326
7Vilas County$386K30,461
8Walworth County$385K46,064
9Jefferson County$347K29,564
10Columbia County$336K21,152
11Kenosha County$332K55,078
12Oneida County$327K30,133
13Sauk County$320K23,698
14Sheboygan County$312K38,826
15Brown County$311K89,420
16La Crosse County$310K34,978
17Racine County$309K66,699
18Green County$305K12,729
19Iowa County$302K8,500
20Calumet County$302K19,038
21Outagamie County$292K65,123
22Sawyer County$291K14,686
23St. Croix County$288K30,887
24Kewaunee County$282K8,568
42Lincoln County$244K15,374

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

Markets in Lincoln County, most valuable first

About the Lincoln County market

How many homes are there in Lincoln County, WI?

Lincoln County, WI contains 15,374 residential properties, with a median of 1,414 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1920. The median TopHap Estimate is $244K.

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

By median home value, Lincoln County, WI is the 42nd most expensive of 72 counties in Wisconsin. Its typical home is worth more than 35% 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 Lincoln County, WI?

64% of homes in Lincoln County, WI are owner-occupied. 14% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

84% of mortgaged homes in Lincoln County, WI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.1% owe more than the home is worth.

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