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Elcho, WI

Elcho, WI.

Population: 975 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elcho, WI is $325,292 — up 11.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $349,000 after a median 31 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively 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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$325,292

Median home value

+11.3%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$325,292
1-year appreciation
+11.3%
3-year appreciation
+29.7%
5-year appreciation
+46.2%
10-year appreciation
+110.8%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$325,292
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
$349,000
Median list price
$399,000
Median price per sqft
$309
1-year sale-price change
+39.6%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
16
New listings (monthly)
5

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
$1,208/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.9 : 1
Schools include
Elcho Elementary, Elcho High, Elcho Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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
41.0°F
Average high
51.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
29.4 in
Annual snowfall
53.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Crandon Municipal Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (RHI) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
ASPIRUS RHINELANDER HOSPITAL, ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL, HOWARD YOUNG MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+48 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
42.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,904
Households with broadband internet
64.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,284
Average weekly wage
$864
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
188

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

How it compares

ElchoState medianUS median
Median home value$325,292$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$349,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market31 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,904$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 Elcho, WI?
$325,292.
What is the median sale price in Elcho, WI?
$349,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Elcho, WI?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in Elcho, 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 Elcho, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Elcho, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elcho, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elcho, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Elcho, WI?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Elcho, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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