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Prescott, WI

Prescott, WI.

Population: 7,346 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Prescott, WI is $415,310 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $435,000 after a median 57 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hail, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$415,310

Typical home value

+4.6%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$415,310
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.6%
5-year appreciation
+27.0%
10-year appreciation
+86.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$415,310
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
$435,000
Median list price
$382,450
Median price per sqft
$199
1-year sale-price change
+12.3%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,265/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,427/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,264/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,538/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
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.6 : 1
Schools include
Malone Elementary, Prescott High, Prescott Middle, Prescott 4K

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
35
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Baytown Township Ground Water Plume (19.4 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
34.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
38,060
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,922

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
STOL Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
29
Hospitals include
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, NORTHFIELD HOSPITAL
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)
+7 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
26.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.4%
Median annual property tax
$5,612
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
71.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,292
Average weekly wage
$936
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
367

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

How it compares

PrescottState medianUS median
Typical home value$415,310$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$435,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market57 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,612$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 Prescott, WI?
$415,310.
What is the median sale price in Prescott, WI?
$435,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Prescott, WI?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in Prescott, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,734/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Prescott, WI?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, strong wind, tornado.
Is Prescott, WI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Prescott, WI. 35 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Prescott, WI?
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 Prescott, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Prescott, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Prescott, WI?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Prescott, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Prescott, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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