Juneau County, WI at a glance
Median household income
$67,270$5,606 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Juneau 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 Juneau County, WI? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Juneau 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 | $737 | $8,844 | $29,480 | 13.1% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $742 | $8,904 | $29,680 | 13.2% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $973 | $11,676 | $38,920 | 17.4% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,195 | $14,340 | $47,800 | 21.3% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,288 | $15,456 | $51,520 | 23% |
What a typical income covers in Juneau County, WI
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $67,270 a year ($5,606 a month before tax).
What $67,270 leaves after Wisconsin taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Wisconsin tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Wisconsin
Living in Juneau County, WI: common questions
What is the median household income in Juneau County, WI?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Juneau County, WI is $67,270 per year (approximately $5,606 per month).
What is the average rent in Juneau County, WI?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $737 for a studio, $742 for one bedroom, $973 for two, $1,195 for three and $1,288 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 Juneau 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 Juneau County, WI?
To keep a $973 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $38,920 a year, or $3,243 a month. That is 58% of what the typical household in Juneau County, WI earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Juneau County, WI?
On the local median income of $67,270 ($5,606 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,803 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,682 for everything else and $1,121 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $973 takes 35% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Juneau 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.