Markesan, WI53946

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$294,000
3.4% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$73,200
23.0% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
55
33.0% Longer than last year
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Median Rent
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Property Listings — Markesan, WI

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Markesan, WI is 55. This is a increase of 33.0% 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 21.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$315,000-49.0%
Listing Count
1988.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.7%88.0%
Days on Market
5533.0%
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Demographics — Markesan, WI

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Markesan, WI has a population of 4,310, which has decreased by -1.4% over the past 5 years. Markesan, WI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 22.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.2% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
4,310-1.4%
% Under 18
24.8%5.1%
% Seniors
23.9%11.2%
% WFH
12.2%6.1%
% w/ College Degree
22.9%29.4%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Markesan, WI is a predominantly white area, with 92.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 2.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Markesan, WI is hispanic, making up 5.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.0% of the population in Markesan, WI, and this percentage has decreased by 33.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
92.5%2.3%
% Black
0.0%-100.0%
% Hispanic
5.4%-11.5%
% Asian
0.0%-100.0%
% Foreign Born
2.0%-33.3%
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Mortgage and Risk — Markesan, WI

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 79 mortgage originations in Markesan, WI, of which 85.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 55.0%, with 18.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Markesan, WI. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 19.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
79
% Conventional Loans
85.0%
% Government Loans
15.0%
% Investor Loans
1.0%
% Second Loans
20.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
19.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Markesan, WI

Markesan, WI lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
33
Total Units Section 8
33
% Rentals under Section 8
11.0%
% Occupied Section 8
91.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$730
2 BedroomN/AN/A$950
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,190
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,270

Affordability — Markesan, WI

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio3.5
Median Home Price$294,000
Median Household Income$73,200

Markesan, WI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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