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Wilson, WI

Wilson, WI.

Population: 1,154 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wilson, WI is $390,028 — up 8.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $525,000 after a median 27 days on market. 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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$390,028

Typical home value

+8.6%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$390,028
1-year appreciation
+8.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.8%
5-year appreciation
+29.5%
10-year appreciation
+94.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$393,680
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
$525,000
Median list price
$399,900
Median price per sqft
$316
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.3%

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)

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
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
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
35.1 in
Annual snowfall
44.1 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
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,665
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,667

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (44 mi)
National parks include
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Flyplassen Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
19
Hospitals include
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM IN RED WING, LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ST ELIZABETH 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
1980
Housing built before 1970
36.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,139
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
68.4%

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

WilsonState medianUS median
Typical home value$390,028$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$525,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market27 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,139$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 Wilson, WI?
$390,028.
What is the median sale price in Wilson, WI?
$525,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Wilson, WI?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Wilson, 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 Wilson, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, hail, lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Wilson, 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 Wilson, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wilson, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Wilson, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Wilson, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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