Outagamie County, WI

This county of 196,783 residents needs 4,419 more housing units over the next five years. Outagamie County is part of the Appleton/Fox Cities MPO.

Housing snapshot

Population
196,783 (2026)
Households
79,519
Median household income
$94,921 (2026)
Typical home value
$342,554
Owner-occupied
69%
Five-year housing need
4,419 units

Comparison to other Wisconsin counties

Outagamie County: $94,921 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$59K >$107K
Outagamie County: 1.41 jobs to household ratio
<0.47 >1.52
Outagamie County: Permits since 2021 represent 4.1% of housing
<1.1% >7.6%
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How affordable is this community?

A typical home in Outagamie County, WI costs $342,554, somewhat above the Wisconsin average of $296,335. Outagamie County, WI's median household income of $94,921 puts the typical home within reach for most households.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How is the population changing?

Outagamie County, WI has a population of roughly 192,826, growing modestly at 0.7% per year.

Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

With roughly 79,519 households, Outagamie County, WI is growing modestly at 0.7% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Outagamie County, WI is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 71% of units. Homeownership is the norm in Outagamie County, WI, with 69% of units owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, Outagamie County, WI needs 4,419 new units over the next 5 years.

1,858
Units needed to keep up with expected growth
Projected total household growth from 2026 to 2031.
2.3%
Projected household growth rate
Expected increase in total households from 79,519 in 2026 to 81,377 in 2031.
2,561
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
505
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 1.2 per 1,000 units.
730
Ownership vacancy adjustment
Owner-occupied vacancy is 0.2%. This is below the minimum stable target of 1.5%.
1,326
Rental vacancy adjustment
Rental vacancy is 2.0%. This is below the minimum stable target of 7.4%.
4,419
Total 5-year housing production need (2026-2031)
884
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 5-year need
5.5%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 5 years
1.1%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year

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