Baraboo, WI Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Baraboo, Wisconsin. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$346,144

+5.1% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

4.4%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+5.0%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+5.0% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
3.6mo supply ยท Score +2/7

Net migration: Top 39% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ’ฐ Wealth Influx1.38x

In-migrants avg $65,880 AGI vs out-migrants $47,866

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Opportunity Zone Market

1 ZIP codes in Baraboo are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Baraboo Market Summary

Baraboo, WI is experiencing strong growth with 5.1% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.46x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+43 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 4.4% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score79/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.5x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$77,648

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+2.5%
Base Case+5.0%
Bull Case+7.5%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Baraboo, WI's primary climate exposure is flooding (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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