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Townsend, WI

Townsend, WI.

Population: 1,101 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Townsend, WI is $351,908 — up 10.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $280,000 after a median 126 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$351,908

Median home value

+10.6%

1-year change

126

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$351,908
1-year appreciation
+10.6%
3-year appreciation
+27.3%
5-year appreciation
+57.8%
10-year appreciation
+125.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$351,908
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
$280,000
Median price per sqft
$186
Median days on market
126 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
93.6%
1-year forecast
+4.9%
New listings (monthly)
5

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, hail, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
46.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
28.9 in
Annual snowfall
59.9 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
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
505
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
986

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Lakewood Airpark (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
HSHS ST CLARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, THEDACARE MEDICAL CENTER - SHAWANO
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)
+134 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
22.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,454
Households with broadband internet
44.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,353
Average weekly wage
$872
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
139

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

How it compares

TownsendState medianUS median
Median home value$351,908$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$280,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market126 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,454$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 Townsend, WI?
$351,908.
What is the median sale price in Townsend, WI?
$280,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Townsend, WI?
Median days on market: 126 days.
What is typical rent in Townsend, 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 Townsend, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, hail, strongWind.
Is Townsend, WI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Townsend, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Townsend, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Townsend, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Townsend, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Townsend, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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