Sheldon, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Taylor County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
265
Population
402/sq mi density
$37,054
Median Income
$24,442 per capita
$116,700
Home Value
$187,116 Zillow
$795
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$37,054 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$116,700 home value, $795/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$116,700
59% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$795/mo
32% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
135
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$116,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$187,116
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.2%
Owner-Occupied
30.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$797/mo
1 Bedroom
$872/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,097/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,405/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,572/mo
Census median rent:
$795/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
26% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $116,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $187,116 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $795 |
| FMR Studio | $797 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $872 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,097 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,405 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,572 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 135 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 23.0% |