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River Falls, WI — ZIP 54022

Population: 24,789 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 54022 (River Falls, WI) is $413,201 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $444,500 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,624/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hail, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$413,201

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$413,201
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+8.8%
5-year appreciation
+20.1%
10-year appreciation
+74.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$413,201
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$444,500
Median list price
$483,175
Median price per sqft
$203
1-year sale-price change
+5.2%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
90
For-sale inventory
78
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
74
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,624/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,265/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,427/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,264/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,538/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.4 : 1
Schools include
Greenwood Elementary, Meyer Middle, River Falls High, Westside Elementary, Renaissance Charter Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
10
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Baytown Township Ground Water Plume (15.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,572
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,449

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (25 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Tegeler Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) (21 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
RIVER FALLS AREA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+7 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
24.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,867
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
72.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,292
Average weekly wage
$936
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
367

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 54022State medianUS median
Typical home value$413,201$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$444,500$322,500$325,000
Median days on market39 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,624/mo$1,435/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,867$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 54022?
$413,201.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 54022?
$444,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 54022?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 54022?
Typical rent: $1,624/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 54022?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, strong wind, tornado.
Is ZIP 54022 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 54022. 10 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 54022?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 54022?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 54022?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 54022?
8 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 54022 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 54022?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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