Where Are People Moving in Oconto, WI?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
652
People moving out
624
Net migration
+150
Oconto, WI is a net gainer of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), 652 people moved in and 624 moved out, for a net gain of +150. Sustained inflows like this are one of the strongest long-run signals of housing demand.
Migration is most useful read alongside the rest of the market. People move for jobs, affordability, climate, and lifestyle, and where they come from and go to says a lot about what a county is competing on. Below are the specific counties driving Oconto, WI’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people moved to Oconto, WI from
| Origin county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Brown, WIWisconsin | 398 | 677 |
| Marinette, WIWisconsin | 103 | 168 |
| Shawano, WIWisconsin | 59 | 116 |
| Outagamie, WIWisconsin | 45 | 78 |
| Winnebago, WIWisconsin | 24 | 30 |
| Milwaukee, WIWisconsin | 23 | 36 |
Top counties people left Oconto, WI for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Brown, WIWisconsin | 354 | 571 |
| Marinette, WIWisconsin | 118 | 182 |
| Shawano, WIWisconsin | 72 | 117 |
| Outagamie, WIWisconsin | 52 | 75 |
| Winnebago, WIWisconsin | 28 | 39 |
“Returns” counts tax returns (a household proxy) that moved along each flow; “People” counts the individuals on those returns, when reported. IRS aggregate and foreign pseudo-rows are excluded. Informational only, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Are people moving to Oconto, WI or leaving?
Oconto, WI had a net gain of +150 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with 652 people moving in and 624 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Oconto, WI from?
The largest sources of new Oconto, WI residents are Brown, WI, Marinette, WI, Shawano, WI. The full top-ten list of origin counties is in the table above.
Where do people leaving Oconto, WI go?
People leaving Oconto, WI most often move to Brown, WI, Marinette, WI, Shawano, WI. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Oconto, WI migration mean for housing?
Migration is a leading demand signal. Sustained net inflows tend to support rents and home prices when supply cannot keep up, while net outflows can soften them. Read this alongside Oconto, WI's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Oconto, WI migration data?
It comes from IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data, which is released about two years after the tax year it covers; the figures above reflect the 2023 tax year. That lag is normal for this dataset, which counts actual tax returns rather than survey estimates.