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Somerset, WI

Somerset, WI.

Population: 7,612 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Somerset, WI is $417,855 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $439,900 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,200/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$417,855

Typical home value

+1.8%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$417,855
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+8.6%
5-year appreciation
+21.4%
10-year appreciation
+89.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$417,855
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
$439,900
Median list price
$524,450
Median price per sqft
$198
1-year sale-price change
-2.6%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,200/mo
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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.2 : 1
Schools include
Somerset Middle, Somerset Elementary, Somerset High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, hail, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
4
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.5%
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 (12.4 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
33.9 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
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,928
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,569

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (25 mi)
National parks include
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
26
Hospitals include
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, CAMBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
+315 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1998
Housing built before 1970
9.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
46.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,122
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
75.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
32,761
Average weekly wage
$1,109
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
460

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

How it compares

SomersetState medianUS median
Typical home value$417,855$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$439,900$322,500$325,000
Median days on market26 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,200/mo$1,435/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,122$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 Somerset, WI?
$417,855.
What is the median sale price in Somerset, WI?
$439,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Somerset, WI?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Somerset, WI?
Typical rent: $1,200/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Somerset, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, hail, lightning, tornado.
Is Somerset, WI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Somerset, WI. 4 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 Somerset, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Somerset, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Somerset, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Somerset, WI?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Somerset, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Somerset, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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