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Hayward, WI

Hayward, WI.

Population: 13,416 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hayward, WI is $379,604 — up 2.8% over the past year. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$379,604

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$379,604
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+23.7%
10-year appreciation
+86.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$379,604
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
120
New listings (monthly)
34

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

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
8
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Institute Inc., Hayward Community School District, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa School
Schools include
WOLI/Akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School, Hayward Primary, Hayward High, Hayward Middle, Hayward Intermediate

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
88.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
41.0°F
Average high
52.0°F
Average low
30.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
North Country National Scenic Trail (34 mi)
National parks include
North Country National Scenic Trail, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Sawyer County Airport (HYR) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sawyer County Airport (HYR) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
TAMARACK HEALTH HAYWARD MEDICAL CENTER
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)
+146 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
30.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,976
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
68.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,047
Average weekly wage
$894
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
200

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

How it compares

HaywardState medianUS median
Median home value$379,604$316,891$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,976$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 Hayward, WI?
$379,604.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hayward, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Hayward, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hayward, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hayward, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hayward, WI?
8 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Hayward, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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