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River falls, WI — ZIP 54022

Population: 24,789 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 54022 (River falls, WI) is $418,460 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $325,000 after a median 57 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,496/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hail, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$418,460

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$418,460
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
5-year appreciation
+20.4%
10-year appreciation
+74.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$418,460
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
$325,000
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$227
1-year sale-price change
+3.2%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
75
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
31

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,496/mo
1-year rent change
+4.6%
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 (Average)
97.5 (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
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
3
Schools include
Greenwood Elementary, Meyer Middle, River Falls High, Westside Elementary, Renaissance Charter Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Baytown Township Ground Water Plume (15.3 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
43.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.1 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
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,572
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,449

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (25 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Tegeler Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
RIVER FALLS AREA HOSPITAL
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)
+7 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
24.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,867
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
72.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,477
Average weekly wage
$868
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
196

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

How it compares

ZIP 54022State medianUS median
Median home value$418,460$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$325,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market57 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,496/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,867$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 54022?
$418,460.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 54022?
$325,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 54022?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 54022?
Typical rent: $1,496/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 54022?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 54022 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 54022?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 54022?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 54022?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 54022?
9 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 54022 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 54022?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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