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Fox lake, WI

Fox lake, WI.

Population: 4,227 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fox lake, WI is $356,651 — up 5.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $362,450 after a median 15.5 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 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$356,651

Median home value

+5.8%

1-year change

15.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$356,651
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+18.2%
5-year appreciation
+40.1%
10-year appreciation
+101.9%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$357,735
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
$362,450
Median list price
$374,900
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
+34.1%
Median days on market
15.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+3.9%
New listings (monthly)
4

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Waupun School District
Schools include
Fox Lake Correctional Institution, School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies

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 · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hechimovich Sanitary Landfill (18.2 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)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
36.0°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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
213
Days with Moderate air quality
133
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
210

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,747
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,236

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (44 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Waupun Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - BEAVER DAM (MMC-BD), WAUPUN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+121 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
51.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,561
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
73.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,460
Average weekly wage
$1,107
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
174

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

How it compares

Fox lakeState medianUS median
Median home value$356,651$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$362,450$322,500$325,000
Median days on market16 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,561$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 Fox lake, WI?
$356,651.
What is the median sale price in Fox lake, WI?
$362,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Fox lake, WI?
Median days on market: 15.5 days.
What is typical rent in Fox lake, 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 Fox lake, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Fox lake, WI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Fox lake, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fox lake, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fox lake, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fox lake, WI?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fox lake, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fox lake, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fox lake, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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