Eau Claire, WI metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · WI · as of August 2026
What is Eau Claire, 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.
Where is Eau Claire, WI metro area in its market cycle?
Eau Claire, WI metro area is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Eau Claire, WI metro area?
Our model forecasts Eau Claire, WI metro area’s home prices to rise about 3.2% over the next 12 months (high 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.
Eau Claire, WI metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $349K | ▲ +8.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 45 days | ▼ -2.2% |
| Months of Supply | 2.9 | ▼ -9.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 560 | ▲ +6.9% |
| Homes Sold | 200 | ▲ +19.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $185 | ▲ +5.3% |
How has Eau Claire, WI metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eau Claire, WI metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Eau Claire, WI metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 48 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Eau Claire, WI metro area?
The median sale price in Eau Claire, WI metro area is $349K, having risen 8.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Eau Claire, WI metro area?
Eau Claire, WI metro area scores 40 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Eau Claire, WI metro area's Alpha Score?
Eau Claire, WI metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (74/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (18/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Eau Claire, WI metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.