The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54757 sells for about $353,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $917 a month.
ZIP 54757 — New Auburn
The housing market in 54757 is characterized by a slow, steady pace with limited inventory and high vacancy rates typical of rural areas. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, though the high price-to-rent ratio suggests that the area is more attractive to owner-occupants than investors. Market conditions remain stable as buyers navigate a limited selection of single-family homes.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers seeking rural living, outdoor enthusiasts, and those looking for a quieter pace of life away from major metropolitan congestion.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 5.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.5% · poverty 12.0% — 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 7.4%/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 6.6%/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 54757, 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 New Auburn area remain low and are generally considered safer than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the 54757 area are primarily managed by the New Auburn School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment with moderate performance ratings.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risks localized to specific low-lying areas near regional lakes.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural, manufacturing, and small-business sectors, with infrastructure focused on maintaining rural connectivity to larger regional hubs.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Chippewa County, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal requirements; no state-level property tax exists.
Commuting from 54757 typically involves personal vehicle travel via state highways to reach employment centers in Chippewa Falls or Eau Claire.
The area is rich in outdoor amenities, featuring numerous lakes for fishing and boating, local parks, and access to regional trail systems for hiking and snowmobiling.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high vacancy rates, with most rentals consisting of single-family homes rather than large apartment complexes.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and service-oriented businesses that support the rural population.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on private vehicle use, with limited public transit options available in this rural geography.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion and small-scale commercial projects that align with the rural character of the area.
Chippewa County utilizes a standard mass-appraisal system for property tax assessments, with periodic revaluations to ensure market alignment.
Parcels in this ZIP are subject to school district taxes and county-level levies, with no significant MUD or PID presence.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage available for residential properties.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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 major local destination for fishing, boating, and seasonal recreation.
Community park providing space for local gatherings and outdoor activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.