Markets/Wisconsin/Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$323,584

+2.8% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

4.2%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+2.7%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+2.7% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
2.9mo supply ยท Score +3/7

Net migration: Top 28% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral0.97x

In-migrants avg $53,559 AGI vs out-migrants $55,345

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Opportunity Zone Market

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

Eau Claire Market Summary

Eau Claire, WI shows steady growth at 2.8% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.46x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+107 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 4.15% 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$72,513

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.4%
Base Case+2.7%
Bull Case+4.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Eau Claire, WI's primary climate exposure is wind storms (60/100). 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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