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Platteville, WI

Platteville, WI.

Population: 16,024 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Platteville, WI is $264,669 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,000 after a median 69 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,000/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$264,669

Median home value

+5.3%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$264,669
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+24.7%
10-year appreciation
+66.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$265,726
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
$350,000
Median list price
$334,900
Median price per sqft
$176
1-year sale-price change
+17.7%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,000/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 (Below Average)
93.0 (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
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center, Platteville High, Platteville Middle, Westview Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hail, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Peoples Natural Gas Co. (18.6 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
39.3 in
Annual snowfall
43.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
198
Days with Moderate air quality
160
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
221

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,870
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,483

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (43 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Platteville Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SOUTHWEST HEALTH CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-67 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
43.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,533
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
66.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,419
Average weekly wage
$846
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
106

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

How it compares

PlattevilleState medianUS median
Median home value$264,669$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$350,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market69 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,000/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,533$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 Platteville, WI?
$264,669.
What is the median sale price in Platteville, WI?
$350,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Platteville, WI?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Platteville, WI?
Typical rent: $1,000/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Platteville, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hail, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Platteville, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Platteville, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Platteville, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Platteville, WI?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Platteville, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Platteville, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Platteville, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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