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Wausau, WI

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Wausau.

Population: 56,642 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wausau, WI is $250,895 — up 8.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $273,000 after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $970/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, lightning, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$250,895

Typical home value

+8.4%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$250,895
1-year appreciation
+8.4%
3-year appreciation
+21.4%
5-year appreciation
+43.0%
10-year appreciation
+102.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$250,895
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
$273,000
Median list price
$272,450
Median price per sqft
$157
1-year sale-price change
+20.0%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
198
For-sale inventory
187
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
151
1-year forecast
+5.3%
New listings (monthly)
68

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

Rents

Typical rent
$970/mo
1-year rent change
+7.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$847/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$940/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,217/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,590/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,599/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
21
Elementary schools
15
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
Schools include
South Mountain Elementary, G D Jones Elementary, Grant Elementary, John Muir Middle, Lincoln Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, lightning, hail, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
37
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Wausau Ground Water Contamination (3.8 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)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.1 in
Annual snowfall
54.0 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
262
Days with Moderate air quality
71
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
168

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,303
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,836

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
1
Hospitals include
ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL, NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
+101 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1968
Housing built before 1970
51.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,320
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
75.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
62,577
Average weekly wage
$1,180
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
348

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

How it compares

WausauState medianUS median
Typical home value$250,895$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$273,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market46 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$970/mo$1,435/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,320$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 Wausau, WI?
$250,895.
What is the median sale price in Wausau, WI?
$273,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Wausau, WI?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Wausau, WI?
Typical rent: $970/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wausau, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, lightning, hail, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is Wausau, WI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 37 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Wausau, 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 Wausau, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wausau, WI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Wausau Ground Water Contamination, 3.8 mi.
How many schools serve Wausau, WI?
21 schools (15 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Wausau, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wausau, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wausau, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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