Baraboo, WI 53913 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Baraboo, WI—53913

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$297,000

0.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$73,900

46.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

5.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.7%

Median Rent

$1,750

41.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,450

29.2% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,750

40.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,020

10.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Baraboo, WI

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Baraboo, WI is $297,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.4%. This indicates that home prices in Baraboo, WI are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.7%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$297,000	0.4%
Single Family	$301,000	1.0%
Condos	$250,000	-0.8%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Baraboo, WI

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Baraboo, WI is $1,610, with a year-over-year rent change of 41.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Baraboo, WI is studios: $738, 1-bedrooms: $1,370, 2-bedrooms: $1,590, 3-bedrooms: $1,980, 4-bedrooms: $1,340. The most common rental property sizes in Baraboo, WI are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 38.8% and 37.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,750	$1,610
Studio Rent	$350	$738
1 Bed Rent	$1,450	$1,370
2 Bed Rent	$1,750	$1,590
3 Bed Rent	$2,020	$1,980
4 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,340

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.5%

1 Bedroom

37.4%

2 Bedrooms

38.8%

3 Bedrooms

15.8%

4 Bedrooms

1.9%

5+ Bedrooms

1.5%

Property Listings — Baraboo, WI

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Baraboo, WI is 59. This is a increase of 23.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 32.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$345,000	-3.0%
Listing Count	46	1.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	1.0%
Days on Market	52	5.0%

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Demographics — Baraboo, WI

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Baraboo, WI has a population of 21,300, which has increased by 4.0% over the past 5 years. Baraboo, WI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 25.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	21,300	4.0%
% Under 18	19.8%	-5.7%
% Seniors	19.1%	11.0%
% WFH	7.6%	105.4%
% w/ College Degree	25.8%	6.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Baraboo, WI is a predominantly white area, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Baraboo, WI is hispanic, making up 4.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.4% of the population in Baraboo, WI, and this percentage has increased by 36.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	88.5%	-0.8%
% Black	1.2%	-14.3%
% Hispanic	4.2%	-12.5%
% Asian	0.3%	-75.0%
% Foreign Born	3.4%	36.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Baraboo, WI

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 545 mortgage originations in Baraboo, WI, of which 90.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 51.0%, with 18.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Baraboo, WI. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	545
% Conventional Loans	90.0%
% Government Loans	10.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	3.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	11.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Baraboo, WI

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Baraboo, WI under the Section 8 program is 8.0%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Baraboo, WI, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	290
Total Units Section 8	231
% Rentals under Section 8	8.0%
% Occupied Section 8	68.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$500	$1,450	$950
2 Bedroom	-$630	$1,750	$1,120
3 Bedroom	-$580	$2,020	$1,440
4 Bedroom	$100	$1,400	$1,500

Baraboo, WI—53913

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Baraboo, WI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Baraboo, WI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Baraboo, WI

Demographics — Baraboo, WI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Baraboo, WI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Baraboo, WI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Baraboo, WI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Baraboo, WI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.6
Median Home Price	$297,000
Median Household Income	$73,900

Baraboo, WI—53913

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Baraboo, WI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Baraboo, WI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Baraboo, WI

Demographics — Baraboo, WI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Baraboo, WI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Baraboo, WI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Baraboo, WI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Baraboo, WI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Merrimac, WI

North Freedom, WI

Prairie du Sac, WI

Wisconsin Dells, WI

Rock Springs, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

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