Buying Property in Wausau as a Foreigner
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Wausau aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Wausau, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East TowneHood | $253,975 | 5.1% | 51 | 25 | 65 |
| Forest ParkHood | $253,975 | 5.1% | 58 | 25 | 65 |
| Fountain HillsHood | $253,975 | 5.1% | 56 | 25 | 68 |
| Franklin HeightsHood | $253,975 | 5.1% | 56 | 25 | 68 |
| GrantHood | $270,920 | 4.7% | 42 | 30 | 65 |
| Highland ParkHood | $253,975 | 5.1% | 40 | 25 | 65 |
| LongfellowHood | $253,975 | 5.1% | 56 | 25 | 65 |
| NorthwestHood | $270,920 | 4.7% | 56 | 30 | 65 |
| River DistrictHood | $253,975 | 5.1% | 51 | 25 | 65 |
| RiverlifeHood | $253,975 | 5.1% | 51 | 25 | 65 |
| RiverviewHood | $253,975 | 5.1% | 58 | 25 | 65 |
| Southeast SideHood | $253,975 | 5.1% | 48 | 25 | 65 |
| Southwest Thomas StreetHood | $270,920 | 4.7% | 42 | 30 | 65 |
| Stewart Avenue DistrictHood | $270,920 | 4.7% | 37 | 30 | 65 |
| S.W. JonesHood | $270,920 | 4.7% | 37 | 30 | 65 |
| Werle ParkHood | $270,920 | 4.7% | 42 | 30 | 65 |
| WestiesHood | $270,920 | 4.7% | 42 | 30 | 65 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| 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 |
Federal & Wisconsin tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 3.3 |
| +3.8% |
| 2020 | 18.1 | 3.2 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 17.7 | 3.0 | — |
