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Birchwood, WI

Birchwood, WI.

Population: 2,264 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Birchwood, WI is $357,301 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $344,800 after a median 76 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$357,301

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

76

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$357,301
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+28.8%
10-year appreciation
+97.5%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$358,913
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$344,800
Median list price
$364,450
Median price per sqft
$229
1-year sale-price change
-28.2%
Median days on market
76 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
42
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
28
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$706/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,208/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,333/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
7.2 : 1
Schools include
Birchwood Elementary, Birchwood High, Birchwood Public Montessori, Bobcat Virtual Academy, Birchwood Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
84.5%
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
43.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.4 in
Annual snowfall
52.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (36 mi)
National parks include
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, North Country National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Lilac Time Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sawyer County Airport (HYR) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - RICE LAKE, MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-NORTHLAND, MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - LADYSMITH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+71 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
27.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,531
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
74.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,267
Average weekly wage
$902
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
145

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

How it compares

BirchwoodState medianUS median
Median home value$357,301$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$344,800$322,500$325,000
Median days on market76 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,531$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 Birchwood, WI?
$357,301.
What is the median sale price in Birchwood, WI?
$344,800.
How long do homes take to sell in Birchwood, WI?
Median days on market: 76 days.
What is typical rent in Birchwood, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Birchwood, WI?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Birchwood, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Birchwood, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Birchwood, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Birchwood, WI?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Birchwood, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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