How walkable is Upper Campus in Eau Claire, Wisconsin?

Upper Campus in Eau Claire, Wisconsin has walkability of 66, which is relatively strong among the listed neighborhoods. The neighborhood also has a gross yield of 4.9%, prices up 13.8% over the past year, a Red Flag score of 56, and education in the 72nd percentile.

How does Upper Campus compare to Eau Claire and Wisconsin?

Upper Campus in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is about 5% above the city median and about 15% below the state median. It has a 4.9% gross yield and prices up 13.8% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 56, walkability is 66, and education is in the 72nd percentile.

Neighborhood

Upper Campus

Eau Claire, Wisconsin US

Upper Campus in Eau Claire, Wisconsin has a moderate investment profile, with pricing about 5% above the city median and about 15% below the state median. Gross yield is 4.9%, and prices are up 13.8% over the past year, indicating positive momentum. The Red Flag score is 56, with walkability of 66 and education in the 72nd percentile, combining stronger day-to-day access with a midrange overall risk reading.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

2.62 mi²

ZIP Code

54701

County

Eau Claire County

State

Wisconsin

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$296,112

YoY+13.8%

Gross Rental Yield

4.9%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

56 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

72 / 100

Excellent · better than 72% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Upper Campus Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Upper Campus, Eau Claire.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$296,112	+13.8%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$182/sqft	+6.3%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,217/mo	+0.3%
Gross Rental Yield	4.9%	—
Liquidity Score	33 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	105	-33.1%

Is Upper Campus Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Wisconsin crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

56 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Strong Wind100Very High

Hail100Very High

Tornado80Very High

Flood60High

Wildfire60High

Heat60High

Hurricane20Low

Earthquake20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Wisconsin averaged 14.3 crimes and 2.8 violent per 1,000 residents (-6.2% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Appreciating market — +13.8% sale-price YoY

Active transaction volume — 105 homes sold last period

Strong Wind risk is Very High (100/100)

Hail risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Upper Campus's live DistrictScore metrics.

Upper Campus Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Wisconsin-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

7.4 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-8.4% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Upper Campus centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 90% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Wisconsin Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	14.3	2.8	-6.2%
2023	15.4	3.0	-7.6%
2022	16.7	3.0	-10.0%
2021	18.6	3.3	+3.8%
2020	18.1	3.2	+2.3%
2019	17.7	3.0	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Upper Campus inherits the Wisconsin figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Upper Campus

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Superfund (NPL)3.6 kmModerate

Industrial odor1 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Upper Campus: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Upper Campus

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

66

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

3

Grocery

11

Dining

3

Schools

3

Universities

8

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

9

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Upper Campus's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Upper Campus vs Eau Claire vs Wisconsin

How Upper Campus benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Upper Campus, the median sale price sits about 5% above the median for Eau Claire neighborhoods and about 15% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.9%, against 4.8% for Eau Claire neighborhoods and 4.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 13.8%. Transaction liquidity sits below the median for Eau Claire neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Upper Campus	$182/sqft	4.9%	33
Eau Claire	$173/sqft	4.8%	35
Wisconsin	$213/sqft	4.8%	29

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Wisconsin tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~1.19% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 7.65%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains taxed as income, with a 30% exclusion for long-term gains.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: $3 per $1,000.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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Upper Campus Real Estate FAQ

Upper Campus in Eau Claire, Wisconsin has a moderate investment profile. Pricing is about 5% above the city median and about 15% below the state median, gross yield is 4.9%, and prices are up 13.8% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 56.

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