Special Interest
Housing in Calumet County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Calumet County averages $1,073/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Wisconsin median of $1,087 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 26% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Calumet County FMR Area are $922 for a studio, $1,032 for 1‑bedroom, $1,328 for 2‑bedroom, $1,828 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,908 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $255 increase for a 2-bedroom in Calumet County shows a 24% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Calumet County was 2.3% in 2024, compared to Wisconsin at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
