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Merrill, WI

Merrill, WI.

Population: 18,969 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Merrill, WI is $226,842 — up 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $224,900 after a median 60 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$226,842

Median home value

+6.4%

1-year change

60

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$226,842
1-year appreciation
+6.4%
3-year appreciation
+15.1%
5-year appreciation
+31.1%
10-year appreciation
+84.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$226,842
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
$224,900
Median list price
$229,000
Median price per sqft
$139
1-year sale-price change
+15.0%
Median days on market
60 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
49
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
39
1-year forecast
+3.9%
New listings (monthly)
20

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
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Schools include
Pine River School for Young Learners (PRSYL), Merrill High, Washington Elementary, Kate Goodrich Elementary, Prairie River Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Wausau Ground Water Contamination (18.4 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
34.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,546
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,760

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
R & S Landing Strip (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ASPIRUS MERRILL HOSPITAL
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)
+59 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,678
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
60.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,475
Average weekly wage
$958
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
141

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

How it compares

MerrillState medianUS median
Median home value$226,842$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$224,900$322,500$325,000
Median days on market60 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,678$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 Merrill, WI?
$226,842.
What is the median sale price in Merrill, WI?
$224,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Merrill, WI?
Median days on market: 60 days.
What is typical rent in Merrill, 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 Merrill, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Merrill, WI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Merrill, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Merrill, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Merrill, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Merrill, WI?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Merrill, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Merrill, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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