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Wisconsin Rapids, WI metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · WI · as of August 2026

Seller's

What is Wisconsin Rapids, WI metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
-3.984
Inventory Health25%
+26.465
Affordability20%
+9.675
Economic Strength20%
75
Rental Yield15%
+1.154

Where is Wisconsin Rapids, WI metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Wisconsin Rapids, WI metro area is classified as Growing strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

What’s the forecast for Wisconsin Rapids, WI metro area?

Our model forecasts Wisconsin Rapids, WI metro area’s home prices to rise about 1.6% over the next 12 months (medium confidence).

This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.

Wisconsin Rapids, WI metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$246K▲ +7.4%
Median Days on Market48 days▲ +20%
Months of Supply2.3-14.8%
Homes for Sale245-1.6%
Homes Sold111▲ +14.4%
Median Price / Sq Ft$148▲ +1.1%

How has Wisconsin Rapids, WI metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 71
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wisconsin Rapids, WI metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of August 2026, Wisconsin Rapids, WI metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 71 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Wisconsin Rapids, WI metro area?

The median sale price in Wisconsin Rapids, WI metro area is $246K, having risen 7.4% over the past year.

How affordable is Wisconsin Rapids, WI metro area?

Wisconsin Rapids, WI metro area scores 75 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Wisconsin Rapids, WI metro area's Alpha Score?

Wisconsin Rapids, WI metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (84/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (54/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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