Eau Claire, WI

Metro area in Wisconsin · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +1.8%

Median Home Value

$306,255

↑ +2.9%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,190/mo

↑ +2.1%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

4.7%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+36.7%

Income Needed to Buy

$81,439

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

370

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

21.4

Favors renting

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.4%

3 Months

↑ +0.9%

12 Months

↑ +1.8%

5-Year Price Trend

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