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Colfax, WI

Colfax, WI.

Population: 5,578 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Colfax, WI is $326,593 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $340,500 after a median 65 days on market. 2 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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$326,593

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$326,593
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.2%
10-year appreciation
+111.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$330,913
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
$340,500
Median list price
$365,000
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
+41.9%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
6

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Colfax Elementary, Colfax High

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 · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
National Presto Industries, Inc. (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
46.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.6 in
Annual snowfall
56.8 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
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,834
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,783

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Eagle Ridge Ultralightport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM EAU CLAIRE HOSPITAL, OAKLEAF SURGICAL HOSPITAL, MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - EAU CLAIRE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+26 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
34.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,286
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
66.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,915
Average weekly wage
$974
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
137

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

How it compares

ColfaxState medianUS median
Median home value$326,593$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$340,500$322,500$325,000
Median days on market65 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,286$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 Colfax, WI?
$326,593.
What is the median sale price in Colfax, WI?
$340,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Colfax, WI?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Colfax, 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 Colfax, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Colfax, WI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Colfax, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Colfax, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Colfax, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Colfax, WI?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Colfax, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Colfax, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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