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Darlington, WI

Darlington, WI.

Population: 4,569 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Darlington, WI is $240,932 — up 9.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $345,000 after a median 87 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$240,932

Typical home value

+9.6%

1-year change

87

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$240,932
1-year appreciation
+9.6%
3-year appreciation
+25.7%
5-year appreciation
+40.2%
10-year appreciation
+115.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$240,932
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
$345,000
Median list price
$229,950
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
+67.1%
Median days on market
87 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
9
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$732/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$839/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,352/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,560/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)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
Schools include
Darlington High, Darlington Elementary/Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.6 in
Annual snowfall
35.7 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Darlington Aviation Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) (35 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
LAFAYETTE HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
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)
-47 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1967
Housing built before 1970
52.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,243
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
40.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,723
Average weekly wage
$1,009
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
46

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

How it compares

DarlingtonState medianUS median
Typical home value$240,932$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$345,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market87 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,243$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 Darlington, WI?
$240,932.
What is the median sale price in Darlington, WI?
$345,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Darlington, WI?
Median days on market: 87 days.
What is typical rent in Darlington, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Darlington, WI?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in Darlington, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Darlington, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Darlington, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Darlington, WI?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Darlington, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 94.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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