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Medford, WI

Medford, WI.

Population: 11,198 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Medford, WI is $248,988 — up 9.4% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$248,988

Median home value

+9.4%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$248,988
1-year appreciation
+9.4%
3-year appreciation
+12.1%
5-year appreciation
+23.7%
10-year appreciation
+70.8%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$249,373
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
34
New listings (monthly)
9

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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Medford High, Medford Middle, Medford Elementary, Rural Virtual Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Unity Auto Mart (22.5 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
42.0°F
Average high
52.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.3 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
239
Days with Moderate air quality
114
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
169

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Taylor County Airport (MDF) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ASPIRUS MEDFORD HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC
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)
+27 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
34.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,005
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
66.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,882
Average weekly wage
$930
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Agriculture, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
34

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

How it compares

MedfordState medianUS median
Median home value$248,988$316,891$289,727
Median annual property tax$3,005$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 Medford, WI?
$248,988.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Medford, WI?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Medford, 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 Medford, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Medford, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Medford, WI?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Medford, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Medford, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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