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Hayward, WI

Hayward, WI.

Population: 13,416 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$379,604
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+23.7%
10-year appreciation
+86.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$379,604
House Price Index
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
34

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
41.0°F
Average high
52.0°F
Average low
30.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
North Country National Scenic Trail (34 mi)
Nearest airport
Sawyer County Airport (HYR) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sawyer County Airport (HYR) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+146 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Median annual property tax
$1,976
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
68.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,047
Average weekly wage
$894
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
200

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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