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Fremont, WI — ZIP 54940

Population: 4,533 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 54940 (Fremont, WI) is $355,406 — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $351,314 after a median 72.5 days on market. 1 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 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$355,406

Median home value

+5.2%

1-year change

72.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$355,406
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+15.8%
5-year appreciation
+32.3%
10-year appreciation
+86.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$356,254
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
$351,314
Median list price
$320,000
Median price per sqft
$198
1-year sale-price change
-21.1%
Median days on market
72.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
13
New listings (monthly)
5

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 (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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Fremont Elementary

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 · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A07
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
N.W. Mauthe Co., Inc. (20.6 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
50.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
28.1 in
Annual snowfall
43.0 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
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,959
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,320

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (39 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Mark's Park & Airfield (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Appleton International Airport (ATW) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
AURORA MEDICAL CTR OSHKOSH
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)
+41 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
39.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,882
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
57.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,299
Average weekly wage
$917
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
124

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

How it compares

ZIP 54940State medianUS median
Median home value$355,406$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$351,314$322,500$325,000
Median days on market73 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,882$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 54940?
$355,406.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 54940?
$351,314.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 54940?
Median days on market: 72.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 54940?
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 54940?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 54940 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A07.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 54940?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 54940?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 54940?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 54940?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 54940 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 54940?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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