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Medford, WI

Medford, WI.

Population: 11,198 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$248,988
1-year appreciation
+9.4%
3-year appreciation
+12.1%
5-year appreciation
+23.7%
10-year appreciation
+70.8%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$249,373
House Price Index
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
9

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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
42.0°F
Average high
52.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.3 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
239
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5

Amenities

Nearest airport
Taylor County Airport (MDF) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+27 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Median annual property tax
$3,005
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
66.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,882
Average weekly wage
$930
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Agriculture, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
34

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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