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Fenwood, WI

Fenwood, WI.

Population: 4,275 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fenwood, WI is $273,468 — up 9.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,000 after a median 44 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, lightning, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$273,468

Median home value

+9.7%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$273,468
1-year appreciation
+9.7%
3-year appreciation
+23.9%
5-year appreciation
+38.2%
10-year appreciation
+89.5%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$274,706
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
$349,900
Median price per sqft
$130
1-year sale-price change
+15.4%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.7%

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
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Edgar Elementary, Edgar High, Edgar Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Mid-State Disposal, Inc. Landfill (4.3 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
31.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
168
Days with Moderate air quality
39
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,587
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,700

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Maguire Field (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL, MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER, NORWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
+101 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
42.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,790
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
53.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
62,903
Average weekly wage
$1,104
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
216

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

How it compares

FenwoodState medianUS median
Median home value$273,468$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$285,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market44 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,790$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 Fenwood, WI?
$273,468.
What is the median sale price in Fenwood, WI?
$285,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fenwood, WI?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Fenwood, 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 Fenwood, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Fenwood, WI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Fenwood, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fenwood, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fenwood, WI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Mid-State Disposal, Inc. Landfill, 4.3 mi.
How many schools serve Fenwood, WI?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fenwood, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fenwood, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fenwood, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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