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Dalton, WI

Dalton, WI.

Population: 1,951 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dalton, WI is $296,336 — up 9.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $560,000 after a median 59 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$296,336

Median home value

+9.5%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$296,336
1-year appreciation
+9.5%
3-year appreciation
+19.9%
5-year appreciation
+45.3%
10-year appreciation
+100.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$299,094
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
$560,000
Median list price
$424,900
Median price per sqft
$385
1-year sale-price change
+152.3%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
89.5%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+3.8%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$732/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,220/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 (Below Average)
94.1 (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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ripon City Landfill (20.4 mi)
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
47.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.4 in
Annual snowfall
45.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (28 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Rex Ranch Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) (38 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
20
Hospitals include
ASPIRUS DIVINE SAVIOR HOSPITAL, THEDACARE REGIONAL MED CTR - NEENAH, CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN FOX VALLEY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
+38 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
41.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,668
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
33.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,864
Average weekly wage
$984
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
107

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

How it compares

DaltonState medianUS median
Median home value$296,336$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$560,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market59 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,668$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 Dalton, WI?
$296,336.
What is the median sale price in Dalton, WI?
$560,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Dalton, WI?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in Dalton, 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 Dalton, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Dalton, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dalton, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dalton, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Dalton, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 94.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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