Housing in Shell Lake, WI
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$299,312
Shell Lake vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Shell Lake is highlighted.
Median Home Value
58th%ilemost expensive$207,100show rank
Median Rent
18th%ilemost expensive rent$713show rank
Rent Burden
24th%ilehighest rent burden15.0%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$207,100
Median Rent
$713
Total Housing Units
938
Vacancy Rate
32.9%
Owner Occupied
71.5%
Renter Occupied
28.5%
Median Property Tax
$3,190
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$927
Housing Types
Single Family78.0%
Multi-Family17.4%
Mobile Home4.6%
The median home value in Shell Lake, WI is $207,100. According to Zillow, the home value index for Shell Lake is $299,312. The median rent is $713 per month (Census ACS). About 71.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1977. There are 938 total housing units.