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Rosendale, WI — ZIP 54974

Population: 1,415 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 54974 (Rosendale, WI) is $321,939 — up 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $313,000 after a median 31 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, strong wind, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$321,939

Typical home value

+6.3%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$321,939
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+23.0%
5-year appreciation
+41.6%
10-year appreciation
+106.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$321,939
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
$313,000
Median list price
$417,200
Median price per sqft
$172
1-year sale-price change
-2.8%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
103.5%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+4.8%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$852/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$983/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,224/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,560/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,736/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
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.4 : 1
Schools include
Rosendale-Brandon Middle, Laconia High, Rosendale Primary, Rosendale Intermediate

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, hail, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ripon City Landfill (11.7 mi)
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
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.8 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)
37
Days with Good air quality
182
Days with Moderate air quality
17
Highest AQI recorded (year)
80

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,677
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,475

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Fond du Lac County Airport (FLD) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN - ST ELIZABETH CAMPUS, AURORA MEDICAL CTR WASHINGTON COUNTY, THEDACARE REGIONAL MED CTR - NEENAH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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)
-99 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
36.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,519
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
71.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,936
Average weekly wage
$1,179
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
190

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

How it compares

ZIP 54974State medianUS median
Typical home value$321,939$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$313,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market31 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,519$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 54974?
$321,939.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 54974?
$313,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 54974?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 54974?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,224/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 54974?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, hail, inland flooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 54974?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 54974?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 54974?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 54974?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 54974 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 54974?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 54974?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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