Markets/Wisconsin/Wausau-Weston

Wausau-Weston, WI Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$277,316

+8.4% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

4.4%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+8.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+8.1% year-over-year

Climate Risk

38/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
3.2mo supply ยท Score +3/7

Net migration: Bottom 14% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral1.04x

In-migrants avg $59,469 AGI vs out-migrants $56,901

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Opportunity Zone Market

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

Wausau-Weston Market Summary

Wausau-Weston, WI is experiencing strong growth with 8.4% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.64x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (38/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 4.37% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score91/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.6x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$76,185

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+4.0%
Base Case+8.1%
Bull Case+12.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Wausau-Weston, WI's primary climate exposure is flooding (38/100). The composite climate risk score of 38/100 (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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