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Whitewater, WI

Whitewater, WI.

Population: 20,499 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Whitewater, WI is $368,735 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $388,750 after a median 57 days on market. 7 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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$368,735

Typical home value

+5.3%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$368,735
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+26.8%
10-year appreciation
+86.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$369,026
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
$388,750
Median list price
$372,400
Median price per sqft
$222
1-year sale-price change
+2.6%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
39
1-year forecast
+3.8%
New listings (monthly)
14

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
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Marshall School District, Whitewater Unified School District
Schools include
JEDI Virtual K-12, Whitewater Middle, Lakeview Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Washington 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
4
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 (13.4 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)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.4 in
Annual snowfall
35.6 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)
20,496
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,927

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
63
Nearest airport
Clover Valley Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) (38 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
34
Hospitals include
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE MCHENRY, UW HEALTH, SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL 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
1979
Housing built before 1970
36.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,981
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
60.5%

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

WhitewaterState medianUS median
Typical home value$368,735$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$388,750$322,500$325,000
Median days on market57 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,981$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 Whitewater, WI?
$368,735.
What is the median sale price in Whitewater, WI?
$388,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Whitewater, WI?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in Whitewater, 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 Whitewater, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Whitewater, WI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Whitewater, WI. 4 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are 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 Whitewater, 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 Whitewater, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Whitewater, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Whitewater, WI?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Whitewater, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Whitewater, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Whitewater, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 94.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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