Special Interest
Housing in Sauk County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Sauk County averages $1,018/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 25% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Sauk County FMR Area are $870 for a studio, $1,025 for 1‑bedroom, $1,198 for 2‑bedroom, $1,514 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,598 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $180 increase for a 2-bedroom in Sauk County shows a 18% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Sauk County was 2.6% in 2024, compared to Wisconsin at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
