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Superior, WI

Superior, WI.

Population: 30,312 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Superior, WI is $241,156 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,000 after a median 13 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,065/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$241,156

Typical home value

+4.0%

1-year change

13

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$241,156
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+29.7%
10-year appreciation
+99.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$241,156
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
$255,000
Median list price
$250,000
Median price per sqft
$170
1-year sale-price change
+2.0%
Median days on market
13 days
Homes sold (recent period)
137
For-sale inventory
79
Sale-to-list ratio
101.5%
Active listings
72
1-year forecast
+3.7%
Days to pending
15 days
New listings (monthly)
42

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,065/mo
1-year rent change
+4.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$841/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$961/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,671/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,017/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
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.6 : 1
Schools include
Great Lakes Elementary, Bryant Elementary, Superior Middle, Cooper Elementary, Superior High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
St. Louis River Site (8.4 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)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.2 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Carlson Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Duluth International Airport (DLH) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ST MARYS HOSPITAL SUPERIOR
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 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)
+99 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1961
Housing built before 1970
60.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,682
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
71.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,909
Average weekly wage
$1,020
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
80

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

How it compares

SuperiorState medianUS median
Typical home value$241,156$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$255,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market13 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,065/mo$1,435/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,682$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 Superior, WI?
$241,156.
What is the median sale price in Superior, WI?
$255,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Superior, WI?
Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in Superior, WI?
Typical rent: $1,065/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Superior, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Superior, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Superior, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Superior, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Superior, WI?
8 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Superior, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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