Nekoosa, WI 54457 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Nekoosa, WI—54457

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$259,000

5.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$72,000

43.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

4.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

4.3%

Median Rent

$1,200

19.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$650

69.3% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,200

60.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,400

31.7% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Nekoosa, WI

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Nekoosa, WI is $259,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.6%. This indicates that home prices in Nekoosa, WI are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 4.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$259,000	5.6%
Single Family	$258,000	5.7%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Nekoosa, WI

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Nekoosa, WI is $1,060, with a year-over-year rent change of -19.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Nekoosa, WI is 1-bedrooms: $762, 2-bedrooms: $1,200, 3-bedrooms: $1,400. The most common rental property sizes in Nekoosa, WI are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 34.3% and 28.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,200	$1,060
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$650	$762
2 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,200
3 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,400
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

23.1%

2 Bedrooms

34.3%

3 Bedrooms

28.5%

4 Bedrooms

6.6%

5+ Bedrooms

7.6%

Property Listings — Nekoosa, WI

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Nekoosa, WI is 64. This is a increase of 2.0% 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 6.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$414,000	4.0%
Listing Count	46	8.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	8.0%
Days on Market	77	4.0%

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Demographics — Nekoosa, WI

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Nekoosa, WI has a population of 8,260, which has increased by 4.1% over the past 5 years. Nekoosa, WI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 16.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 13.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	8,260	4.1%
% Under 18	16.9%	-12.9%
% Seniors	31.4%	10.6%
% WFH	13.0%	202.3%
% w/ College Degree	21.8%	38.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Nekoosa, WI is a predominantly white area, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Nekoosa, WI is hispanic, making up 4.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.6% of the population in Nekoosa, WI, and this percentage has decreased by 3.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	88.9%	-4.2%
% Black	0.3%	-40.0%
% Hispanic	4.5%	28.6%
% Asian	1.7%	325.0%
% Foreign Born	2.6%	-3.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Nekoosa, WI

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 190 mortgage originations in Nekoosa, WI, of which 82.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 62.0%, with 21.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Nekoosa, WI. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 15.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	190
% Conventional Loans	82.0%
% Government Loans	18.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	24.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	15.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Nekoosa, WI

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	52
Total Units Section 8	51
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	89.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$70	$650	$720
2 Bedroom	-$270	$1,200	$930
3 Bedroom	-$220	$1,400	$1,180
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,240

Nekoosa, WI—54457

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Nekoosa, WI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Nekoosa, WI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Nekoosa, WI

Demographics — Nekoosa, WI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Nekoosa, WI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Nekoosa, WI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Nekoosa, WI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Nekoosa, WI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.9
Median Home Price	$259,000
Median Household Income	$72,000

Nekoosa, WI—54457

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Nekoosa, WI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Nekoosa, WI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Nekoosa, WI

Demographics — Nekoosa, WI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Nekoosa, WI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Nekoosa, WI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Nekoosa, WI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Nekoosa, WI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Port Edwards, WI

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Vesper, WI

Babcock

Frequently Asked Questions

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