Columbia County

WisconsinPopulation: 58,272
65
/100
Buy
#1,451 of 3,073 counties
#28 in Wisconsin (72 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated October 19, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$356,976
Median Home Price
52% above the median US county
$21,078/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.90%
Annual Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 7.4% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
65/100
65
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
85/100

Based on 4.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
54/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 7.4%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
58,272
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Wisconsin counties with similar scores

CountyVerdict
MilwaukeeWI
66$286,344$1,5076.32%BuyView
ShawanoWI
66$283,708Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentColumbiaWI
65$356,976Est. pending—Buy
KenoshaWI
65$333,954$1,6876.06%BuyView
BurnettWI
65$300,351Est. pending—BuyView
MonroeWI
64$259,950$1,1875.48%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyColumbia offers solid investment potential with roughly break-even cash flow at typical financing.

Columbia County in Wisconsin scores 65/100, ranking #1451 of 3,073 US counties (top 47%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

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