The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54729 sells for about $325,000, or $176 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.64%), a market in balance. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $989 a month.
ZIP 54729 — Chippewa Falls
The housing market in 54729 remains stable with tight inventory levels supporting modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local employment stability and the area's appeal to families, though higher interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local professionals seeking a balance of small-town atmosphere and proximity to the larger Eau Claire employment market.
Median prices moved up 0.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 9.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 54729, Chippewa County WI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Chippewa Falls area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, which maintains a stable reputation with several schools meeting state expectations for student achievement.
The region faces moderate risks from severe winter weather and occasional flooding near the Chippewa River, with standard property insurance coverage widely available.
Economic momentum is driven by the manufacturing and healthcare sectors in the Eau Claire-Chippewa Falls metro area, with steady infrastructure investment in local highway corridors.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates determined by local school district levies and city/township budgets; Wisconsin offers a lottery and gaming credit for primary residences.
Residents primarily commute by car, with a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to major employment hubs in Eau Claire via Highway 124 and US-53.
The area features extensive access to the Chippewa River for boating and fishing, numerous local parks, and proximity to the Lake Wissota State Park for hiking and camping.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, driven by demand from local workers and students; rent growth has been moderate but consistent over the last two years.
The economy is anchored by healthcare (HSHS Sacred Heart/St. Joseph's), manufacturing, and education, with strong ties to the broader Eau Claire regional labor market.
The area is served by a network of state highways including WI-124 and US-53, providing primary access to the regional transit grid.
Local planning focuses on downtown revitalization and the expansion of residential subdivisions on the city's periphery.
Chippewa County utilizes a market-value assessment system with annual adjustments based on sales ratio studies.
Parcels are subject to Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District taxes and local technical college district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage remains a standard consideration for homeowners in the region.
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Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 54729 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Large state park offering swimming, boating, and extensive trail systems.
Historic city park known for its zoo, picnic areas, and holiday light displays.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.