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Market MapWisconsinVilas

Vilas County

WisconsinPopulation: 23,146
63
/100
Buy
#295 of 1,000 counties
#32 in Wisconsin (72 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 8, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$404,461
Median Home Price
76% above national median
$24,438/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
6.04%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
63/100
63
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
86/100

Based on 5.2% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
43/100

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

  • +Strong price appreciation (+5.2% YoY)

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
23,146
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average
Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
CurrentVilasWI
63$404,461Est. pending—Buy
ManitowocWI
63$247,163$1,0194.95%BuyView
MilwaukeeWI
63$273,685$1,3966.12%BuyView
RockWI
63$277,313$1,1524.99%BuyView
GreenWI
63$334,485$1,6005.74%BuyView
RacineWI
62$294,560$1,3195.37%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyVilas offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Vilas County in Wisconsin scores 63/100, ranking #295 of 1,000 US counties (top 38%). 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%

Related markets

Markets like Vilas with stronger cash flow

  • Milwaukee County for cash-flow rentals
  • Green County for cash-flow rentals
  • Racine County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Vilas

  • Manitowoc County, lower entry price
  • Milwaukee County, lower entry price
  • Rock County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Vilas vs Manitowoc for rentals
  • Vilas vs Milwaukee for rentals
  • Vilas vs Rock for rentals
All counties in Wisconsin →

Rent vs buy in Wisconsin cities

Rent vs buy in Milwaukee, WIMedian $273,685 · rent $1,396/moRent vs buy in Madison, WIMedian $448,398 · rent $1,817/moRent vs buy in Green Bay, WIMedian $336,447 · rent $1,092/moRent vs buy in Appleton, WIMedian $325,896 · rent $1,259/moRent vs buy in Oshkosh, WIMedian $286,400 · rent $1,113/moAll Wisconsin citiesFull rent-vs-buy directory for the state

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