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New richmond, WI

New richmond, WI.

Population: 20,366 (Census ACS)

The median home value in New richmond, WI is $383,764 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $416,366 after a median 54 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,604/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$383,764

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$383,764
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+6.5%
5-year appreciation
+17.0%
10-year appreciation
+79.8%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$384,567
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
$416,366
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$219
1-year sale-price change
+4.1%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
82
For-sale inventory
71
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
75
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
64 days
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,604/mo
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
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Wisconsin Department of Corrections, New Richmond School District
Schools include
St Croix Correctional Center, New Richmond Paperjack Elementary, New Richmond Starr Elementary, New Richmond High, New Richmond Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, hail, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
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 flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
32.9 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
31
Nearest airport
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WESTFIELDS HOSPITAL AND CLINIC
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+315 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
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
31,713
Average weekly wage
$1,058
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
354

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

How it compares

New richmondState medianUS median
Median home value$383,764$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$416,366$322,500$325,000
Median days on market54 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,604/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/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 median home value in New richmond, WI?
$383,764.
What is the median sale price in New richmond, WI?
$416,366.
How long do homes take to sell in New richmond, WI?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in New richmond, WI?
Typical rent: $1,604/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in New richmond, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, 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?
8 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
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: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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