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Manitowish Waters, WI

Manitowish Waters, WI.

Population: 947 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$717,448
1-year appreciation
+11.8%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+33.2%
10-year appreciation
+65.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$717,448
House Price Index
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
40.0°F
Average high
50.0°F
Average low
29.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.9 in
Annual snowfall
71.0 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
247
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
North Country National Scenic Trail (48 mi)
Nearest airport
Manitowish Waters Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+142 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Median annual property tax
$3,878
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,118
Average weekly wage
$815
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
259

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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