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Fort atkinson, WI

Fort atkinson, WI.

Population: 18,813 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fort atkinson, WI is $332,383 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $327,000 after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,358/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$332,383

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$332,383
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+13.9%
5-year appreciation
+29.9%
10-year appreciation
+85.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$332,383
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
$327,000
Median list price
$349,450
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+13.9%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
63
For-sale inventory
58
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
49
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,358/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Barrie Elementary, Fort Atkinson High, Fort Atkinson Middle, Purdy Elementary, Rockwell Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A06
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hagen Farm (16.5 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
51.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.2 in
Annual snowfall
41.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
145
Days with Moderate air quality
43
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,641
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,513

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
52
Nearest airport
Blackhawk Island Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
FORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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)
-32 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,832
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
69.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,092
Average weekly wage
$991
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
130

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

How it compares

Fort atkinsonState medianUS median
Median home value$332,383$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$327,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market46 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,358/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,832$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 Fort atkinson, WI?
$332,383.
What is the median sale price in Fort atkinson, WI?
$327,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fort atkinson, WI?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Fort atkinson, WI?
Typical rent: $1,358/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fort atkinson, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Fort atkinson, WI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A06.
What is the wildfire risk in Fort atkinson, 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 Fort atkinson, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fort atkinson, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fort atkinson, WI?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fort atkinson, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fort atkinson, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fort atkinson, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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