Cost of Living in Portage County, WI

What does it cost to live in Portage County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$71,301

Median Rent

$876/mo

Median Home

$214,700

Affordability

416

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,086
Property Tax$272
Insurance$72

Total Monthly$1,430
% of Income24.1%

Renting

Median Rent$876
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$901
% of Income14.7%

Living in Portage County, Wisconsin

Portage County has a median household income of $71,301 with housing costs that represent 24.1% of income for owners and 14.7% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.