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Hortonville, WI — ZIP 54944

Population: 9,312 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 54944 (Hortonville, WI) is $419,208 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $465,000 after a median 44 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, lightning, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$419,208

Typical home value

+3.2%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$419,208
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+18.4%
5-year appreciation
+38.3%
10-year appreciation
+104.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$420,025
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
$465,000
Median list price
$475,000
Median price per sqft
$201
1-year sale-price change
+19.2%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
+3.1%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$918/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$986/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,256/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,739/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,952/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.6 : 1
Schools include
Hortonville Elementary, Hortonville High, Hortonville Middle, Fox West Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, lightning, hail, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A04
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
N.W. Mauthe Co., Inc. (10.8 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
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
264
Days with Moderate air quality
92
Days with Unhealthy air quality
6
Highest AQI recorded (year)
172

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,901
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,057

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Black Otter Airport (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Appleton International Airport (ATW) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
20
Hospitals include
ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN - ST ELIZABETH CAMPUS, THEDACARE REGIONAL MED CTR - NEENAH, CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN FOX VALLEY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+364 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1991
Housing built before 1970
24.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,993
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
70.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
98,408
Average weekly wage
$1,251
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,022

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

How it compares

ZIP 54944State medianUS median
Typical home value$419,208$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$465,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market44 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,993$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 54944?
$419,208.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 54944?
$465,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 54944?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 54944?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,256/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 54944?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, lightning, hail, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is ZIP 54944 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 54944. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A04. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 54944?
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 54944?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 54944?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 54944?
4 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 54944 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 54944?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 54944?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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