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New Richmond, WI

New Richmond, WI.

Population: 20,366 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in New Richmond, WI is $379,060 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $398,583 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,642/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$379,060

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$379,060
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.5%
5-year appreciation
+15.3%
10-year appreciation
+79.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$379,060
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$398,583
Median list price
$378,626
Median price per sqft
$210
1-year sale-price change
+4.9%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
98
For-sale inventory
76
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
87
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
64 days
New listings (monthly)
27

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,642/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,265/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,427/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,264/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,538/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Wisconsin Department of Corrections, New Richmond School District
Schools include
DOC: St. Croix Correctional Center, New Richmond Paperjack Elementary, New Richmond Starr Elementary, New Richmond High, New Richmond Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, hail, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Baytown Township Ground Water Plume (17.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
34.4 in
Annual snowfall
49.7 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
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,040
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,026

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (31 mi)
National parks include
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) (38 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
WESTFIELDS HOSPITAL AND CLINIC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+315 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1993
Housing built before 1970
25.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,095
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
74.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
32,761
Average weekly wage
$1,109
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
460

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

How it compares

New RichmondState medianUS median
Typical home value$379,060$310,155$285,053
Median sale price$398,583$324,905$319,906
Median days on market50 days51 days48 days
Typical rent$1,642/mo$1,458/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$4,095$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 typical home value in New Richmond, WI?
$379,060.
What is the median sale price in New Richmond, WI?
$398,583.
How long do homes take to sell in New Richmond, WI?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in New Richmond, WI?
Typical rent: $1,642/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in New Richmond, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, hail, lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in New Richmond, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New Richmond, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New Richmond, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve New Richmond, WI?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is New Richmond, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in New Richmond, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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