Barron County, WI at a glance
Median household income
$65,933$5,494 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Barron County, WI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Barron County, WI? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Barron County, WI, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $704 | $8,448 | $28,160 | 12.8% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $750 | $9,000 | $30,000 | 13.7% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $984 | $11,808 | $39,360 | 17.9% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,262 | $15,144 | $50,480 | 23% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,590 | $19,080 | $63,600 | 28.9% |
What a typical income covers in Barron County, WI
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $65,933 a year ($5,494 a month before tax).
What $65,933 leaves after Wisconsin taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Wisconsin tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Barron County, WI: common questions
What is the median household income in Barron County, WI?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Barron County, WI is $65,933 per year (approximately $5,494 per month).
What is the average rent in Barron County, WI?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $704 for a studio, $750 for one bedroom, $984 for two, $1,262 for three and $1,590 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Barron County, WI expensive to live in?
Prices there run 5.9% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Wisconsin is 94.1, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Barron County, WI?
To keep a $984 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $39,360 a year, or $3,280 a month. That is 60% of what the typical household in Barron County, WI earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Barron County, WI?
On the local median income of $65,933 ($5,494 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,747 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,648 for everything else and $1,099 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $984 takes 36% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Barron County, WI?
Homes in Wisconsin paid 19.6¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $176. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.