Special Interest
Housing in Trempealeau County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Trempealeau County averages $949/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 22% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Trempealeau County FMR Area are $789 for a studio, $794 for 1‑bedroom, $1,042 for 2‑bedroom, $1,374 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,380 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $93 increase for a 2-bedroom in Trempealeau County shows a 10% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Trempealeau County was 3.2% in 2024, compared to Wisconsin at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
