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Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Fort Atkinson, WI (Jefferson County) — Census median home value $198,600, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year.
Fort Atkinson, WI is in Jefferson County, Wisconsin — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 12,490, with a median household income of $75,350. Census data puts Fort Atkinson's median home value at $198,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Jefferson County's current median listing price runs $399,900, roughly flat over the past year.
At a glance
Fort Atkinson market snapshot
Population
12,490
Median Household Income
$75,350
Median Home Value (city)
$198,600
Median Listing Price (Jefferson County)
$399,900
Median Gross Rent
$957/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.0%
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What makes Fort Atkinson different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Fort Atkinson's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $198,600. Separately, Jefferson County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $399,900. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.31% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Fort Atkinson has an estimated population of 12,490 and a median household income of $75,350, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Fort Atkinson's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Fort Atkinson, WI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Fort Atkinson's median home value at $198,600. Jefferson County's current median listing price runs $399,900, roughly flat over the past year.
What is the population of Fort Atkinson, WI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Fort Atkinson's population at approximately 12,490.
What's the median rent in Fort Atkinson, WI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Fort Atkinson at approximately $957 per month.
What is the median household income in Fort Atkinson, WI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Fort Atkinson at approximately $75,350.
Is the Fort Atkinson housing market growing?
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.31% annual change in 2025.
Is Fort Atkinson, WI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Fort Atkinson's median home value at about 2.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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