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Hartford, WI — ZIP 53027

Population: 23,118 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 53027 (Hartford, WI) is $417,921 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $313,950 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,068/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$417,921

Median home value

+5.3%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$417,921
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+15.6%
5-year appreciation
+30.7%
10-year appreciation
+84.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$417,921
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
$313,950
Median list price
$320,000
Median price per sqft
$200
1-year sale-price change
+4.7%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
63
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
21

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,068/mo
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)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Erin School District, Hartford J1 School District, Hartford UHS School District
Schools include
Erin Elementary, Central Middle, Lincoln Elementary, Rossman Elementary, Hartford High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A01
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Oconomowoc Electroplating Co., Inc. (10.4 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
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,951
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,282

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Hartford Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
AURORA MEDICAL CTR WASHINGTON COUNTY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+296 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
29.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,454
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
73.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
52,526
Average weekly wage
$1,098
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
272

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

How it compares

ZIP 53027State medianUS median
Median home value$417,921$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$313,950$322,500$325,000
Median days on market53 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,068/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,454$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 53027?
$417,921.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 53027?
$313,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 53027?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 53027?
Typical rent: $1,068/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 53027?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 53027 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A01.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 53027?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 53027?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 53027?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 53027?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 53027 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 53027?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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