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Amherst junction, WI

Amherst junction, WI.

Population: 1,350 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Amherst junction, WI is $385,308 — up 20.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $160,000 after a median 46 days on market. 3 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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$385,308

Median home value

+20.0%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$385,308
1-year appreciation
+20.0%
3-year appreciation
+24.2%
5-year appreciation
+47.2%
10-year appreciation
+98.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$385,308
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
$160,000
Median list price
$349,900
Median price per sqft
$159
1-year sale-price change
-67.0%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+4.9%

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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
3
Schools include
Tomorrow River Community Charter, Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (TRVCS), Tomorrow River Community Middle (TRCMS)

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 Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.3%
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 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
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.0 in
Annual snowfall
57.4 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
2.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,631
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,205

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (40 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Oslo Corners Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - RIVER REGION
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
31.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,900
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
74.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,914
Average weekly wage
$1,059
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
114

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

How it compares

Amherst junctionState medianUS median
Median home value$385,308$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$160,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market46 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,900$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 Amherst junction, WI?
$385,308.
What is the median sale price in Amherst junction, WI?
$160,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Amherst junction, WI?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Amherst junction, WI?
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 Amherst junction, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Amherst junction, WI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Amherst junction, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Amherst junction, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Amherst junction, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Amherst junction, WI?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Amherst junction, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 2.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Amherst junction, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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