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Fontana, WI

Fontana, WI.

Population: 1,898 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fontana, WI is $698,744 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $800,000 after a median 95 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, cold wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$698,744

Typical home value

+5.9%

1-year change

95

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$698,744
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+30.9%
10-year appreciation
+102.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$699,487
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
$800,000
Median list price
$672,450
Median price per sqft
$434
1-year sale-price change
+14.7%
Median days on market
95 days
Homes sold (recent period)
44
For-sale inventory
60
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
42
1-year forecast
+4.6%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$905/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$994/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,625/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,142/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.3 : 1
Schools include
Fontana Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.2%
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 (6.7 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)

Annual precipitation
39.1 in
Annual snowfall
32.6 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
158
Days with Moderate air quality
38
Highest AQI recorded (year)
112

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,916
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,564

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
89
Nearest airport
Flying Fox Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) (32 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
50
Hospitals include
ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL, SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL-ELGIN, ELGIN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
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)
-39 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
37.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.5%
Median annual property tax
$5,868
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
82.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,342
Average weekly wage
$1,020
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
691

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

How it compares

FontanaState medianUS median
Typical home value$698,744$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$800,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market95 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,868$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 Fontana, WI?
$698,744.
What is the median sale price in Fontana, WI?
$800,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fontana, WI?
Median days on market: 95 days.
What is typical rent in Fontana, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,300/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fontana, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Fontana, WI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Fontana, WI. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fontana, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fontana, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fontana, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fontana, WI?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fontana, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fontana, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fontana, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 94.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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