The 2025 Vernon County Housing Report is the product of a year-long collaboration between the Vernon County Housing Task Force and UW-Madison Extension. This study was initiated to assess current housing conditions and guide future development that supports community needs. With Vernon County being one of the few counties in Wisconsin projected to grow through 2050, the report underscores the urgent need for intentional housing planning.
- 58 - 60 new housing units annually must be developed in Vernon County to accommodate projected population growth.
- About 25% of households are cost-burdened or living in housing with at least one HUD-identified problem (e.g., overcrowding, incomplete facilities, or excessive costs).
- Rental housing, especially for lower-income and mobile populations, is a crucial piece of the housing ecosystem.
- Older adults face unique challenges, including affordability and accessibility in rental housing, even though many own their homes.
- • The county’s housing stock is aging, with 80% of homes older than 45 years and a limited mix of housing types.
- • Vernon County’s income distribution and commuter workforce suggest a need for housing that aligns with a variety of income levels and locations along key corridors.
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