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Sawyer County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Wisconsin
$350K
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.
47
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$319K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

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

Market Trends

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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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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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.15,217
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$319K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.94%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.6.3%

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.82%
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.41%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.24%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.5%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.16.1 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.8

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.54%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.18,997
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79K
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%

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 Sawyer County compares

By median home value, Sawyer County is the 18th most expensive of 72 counties in Wisconsin, and its typical home is worth more than 50% of all homes in Wisconsin.

Home values in Sawyer County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$61K$1.1M
counties in Wisconsin ranked by median home value
#WisconsinMedian valueHomes
1Menominee County$579K1,617
2Waukesha County$479K145,242
3Ozaukee County$467K32,293
4Door County$439K25,361
5Dane County$438K171,689
6Washington County$419K51,612
7Vilas County$410K30,460
8Walworth County$392K46,053
9Columbia County$351K21,183
10Jefferson County$348K29,631
11Brown County$345K89,596
12Calumet County$342K19,234
13St. Croix County$338K30,892
14Kenosha County$333K55,077
15Oneida County$331K30,128
16Sauk County$327K23,733
17Outagamie County$322K65,123
18Sawyer County$319K15,217
19Racine County$318K66,630
20Kewaunee County$315K8,568
21La Crosse County$313K35,264
22Sheboygan County$313K38,826
23Pierce County$310K14,130
24Green County$309K12,758

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

Markets in Sawyer County, most valuable first

About the Sawyer County market

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

The median sale price in Sawyer County, WI is $349,900 (data through October 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

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

How many homes are there in Sawyer County, WI?

Sawyer County, WI contains 15,217 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $319K.

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

By median home value, Sawyer County, WI is the 18th most expensive of 72 counties in Wisconsin. Its typical home is worth more than 50% of all homes in Wisconsin. Outagamie County ranks just above it and Racine 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 Sawyer County, WI?

41% of homes in Sawyer County, WI are owner-occupied. 24% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

82% of mortgaged homes in Sawyer 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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