The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54768 sells for about $243,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% 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 $738 a month.
ZIP 54768 — Stanley
The housing market in 54768 is currently stable but reflects a cautious outlook due to elevated vacancy rates and modest price growth. While the median price of $243,000 remains accessible, the low volume of closed sales and high months of supply indicate a market that favors buyers over sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options, though it may be less attractive to investors due to slower price appreciation.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 6.2 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 3.9% · poverty 20.5% — 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 6.7%/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 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 54768, Wisconsin
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 Stanley are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in the region.
The area is served by the Stanley-Boyd Area School District, which maintains a stable reputation for providing foundational education in a rural setting.
The region faces moderate risks related to severe winter weather and occasional heavy rainfall, though it is not located in a high-risk wildfire zone.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural support services, with steady but modest infrastructure investment in the Eau Claire metropolitan periphery.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates determined by local school district levies and county-wide budget requirements.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with Highway 29 serving as the primary corridor for travel toward Eau Claire.
Local amenities include Chapman Park, which offers trails and picnic areas, alongside proximity to regional fishing and outdoor recreational spots.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and a vacancy rate of approximately 9.5%, suggesting a softer demand environment for investors.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and agricultural services, with many residents commuting to the larger Eau Claire employment hub.
Transportation is primarily road-based, with Highway 29 providing essential connectivity to regional employment centers.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing municipal infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to Stanley-Boyd Area School District levies and local municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, specifically winter storm and wind exposure.
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.
The primary community park featuring trails, camping, and recreational facilities.
Serves as a local hub for community sports and school events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.