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Arena, WI

Arena, WI.

Population: 2,057 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Arena, WI is $341,452 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $290,000 after a median 44 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hail, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$341,452

Median home value

+3.5%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$341,452
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+15.4%
5-year appreciation
+34.0%
10-year appreciation
+91.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$341,452
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
$290,000
Median list price
$260,000
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
-52.6%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+2.2%

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)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A05
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Refuse Hideaway Landfill (19.2 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)

Annual precipitation
42.0 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
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,960
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,239

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Forseth Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SAUK PRAIRIE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+2 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
29.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,490
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
58.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,571
Average weekly wage
$1,032
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
73

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

How it compares

ArenaState medianUS median
Median home value$341,452$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$290,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market44 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,490$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 Arena, WI?
$341,452.
What is the median sale price in Arena, WI?
$290,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Arena, WI?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Arena, 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 Arena, WI?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, landslide.
Is Arena, WI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A05.
What is the wildfire risk in Arena, WI?
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 Arena, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Arena, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Arena, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Arena, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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