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Cascade, WI — ZIP 53011

Population: 2,176 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 53011 (Cascade, WI) is $384,266 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $363,000 after a median 66 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$384,266

Median home value

+5.0%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$384,266
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+19.8%
5-year appreciation
+36.1%
10-year appreciation
+92.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$384,266
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$363,000
Median list price
$355,000
Median price per sqft
$192
1-year sale-price change
+20.5%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+4.4%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/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)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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)
coldWave, hail, lightning, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A06
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kohler Co. Landfill (17.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.2 in
Annual snowfall
55.5 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)
45
Days with Good air quality
132
Days with Moderate air quality
53
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
207

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,660
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,204

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Kettle Moraine Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
AURORA MEDICAL CENTER SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, ST NICHOLAS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+72 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
50.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,147
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
46.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
54,850
Average weekly wage
$1,178
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
229

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

How it compares

ZIP 53011State medianUS median
Median home value$384,266$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$363,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market66 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,147$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 median home value in ZIP 53011?
$384,266.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 53011?
$363,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 53011?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 53011?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,230/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 53011?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, lightning, tornado, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 53011 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A06.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 53011?
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 ZIP 53011?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 53011?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 53011 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 53011?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 53011?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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