Wausau, WI

Metro area in Wisconsin · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +3.8%

Median Home Value

$252,710

↑ +7.5%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$961/mo

↑ +4.5%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

4.6%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+43.6%

Income Needed to Buy

$68,256

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

373

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

21.9

Favors renting

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +1.2%

3 Months

↑ +2.4%

12 Months

↑ +3.8%

5-Year Price Trend

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