The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54732 sells for about $239,900, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $803 a month.
ZIP 54732 — Cornell
The housing market in 54732 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand for affordable single-family homes. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, reflecting the broader regional trend of limited supply in rural Wisconsin markets. Buyers are primarily local residents or those seeking a lower cost of living compared to the nearby Eau Claire metro area.
This ZIP is best suited for families and outdoor enthusiasts seeking affordable housing and a quiet, rural lifestyle within reach of the Eau Claire metro area.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 5.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.7% · poverty 10.9% — 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 6.4%/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 5.1%/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 54732, 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.
The area is served by the Cornell School District, which provides a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger regional districts.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and winter weather; flood risk is localized near the Chippewa River.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local manufacturing and service sectors in the Chippewa Valley region.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Chippewa County, with rates influenced by local school district levies and state-mandated assessment formulas.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 30-45 minutes to reach employment hubs in Eau Claire or Chippewa Falls.
The area features significant outdoor amenities, including access to the Chippewa River, Brunet Island State Park, and local trail systems for hiking and snowmobiling.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family development.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, agriculture, and public sector employment, with many residents commuting to the broader Eau Claire metropolitan area.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and municipal infrastructure maintenance.
Parcels are subject to Cornell School District levies and Chippewa County property tax assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe weather events common to Northern Wisconsin.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 54732 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.
A 1,132-acre park located on the Chippewa River offering camping, hiking, and fishing.
Provides extensive opportunities for boating, kayaking, and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.