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Avalon, WI

Avalon, WI.

Population: 358 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Avalon, WI is $398,504 — up 9.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $280,000 after a median 5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$398,504

Typical home value

+9.5%

1-year change

5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$398,504
1-year appreciation
+9.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$398,504
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
$280,000
Median list price
$269,900
Median price per sqft
$147
Median days on market
5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
103.7%
1-year forecast
+3.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$976/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$998/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,280/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,621/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,682/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.1 (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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Delavan Municipal Well #4 (10.2 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)

Annual precipitation
38.7 in
Annual snowfall
38.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
159
Days with Moderate air quality
39
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,886
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,027

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
74
Nearest airport
Johnstown Center Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (35 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
29
Hospitals include
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE MCHENRY, UW HEALTH, SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+153 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1940
Housing built before 1970
85.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
1.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,462
Households with broadband internet
31.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
61,757
Average weekly wage
$1,214
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
388

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

How it compares

AvalonState medianUS median
Typical home value$398,504$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$280,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market5 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,462$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 Avalon, WI?
$398,504.
What is the median sale price in Avalon, WI?
$280,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Avalon, WI?
Median days on market: 5 days.
What is typical rent in Avalon, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,280/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Avalon, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Avalon, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Avalon, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Avalon, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Avalon, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Avalon, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Avalon, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 94.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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