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Brodhead, WI

Brodhead, WI.

Population: 6,687 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Brodhead, WI is $320,803 — up 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,000 after a median 63 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, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$320,803

Median home value

+6.4%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$320,803
1-year appreciation
+6.4%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+35.3%
10-year appreciation
+101.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$320,803
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
$285,000
Median list price
$339,900
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
+43.5%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
35
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+3.3%
New listings (monthly)
13

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)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Ronald R Albrecht Elementary, Brodhead High, Brodhead Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Beloit Corp. (17.1 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
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.7 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
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,548
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,058

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
54
Nearest airport
Brodhead Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
THE MONROE CLINIC
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)
-28 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,365
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
64.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,252
Average weekly wage
$980
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
61

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

How it compares

BrodheadState medianUS median
Median home value$320,803$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$285,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market63 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,365$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 Brodhead, WI?
$320,803.
What is the median sale price in Brodhead, WI?
$285,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Brodhead, WI?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in Brodhead, 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 Brodhead, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado.
Is Brodhead, WI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Brodhead, WI?
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 Brodhead, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Brodhead, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Brodhead, WI?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Brodhead, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Brodhead, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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