Waupaca County, WI home prices
Waupaca County, WI: the typical home is worth $288,769 as of 2026-05, up +6.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $197/sq ft. Rent…
Waupaca County is cooling and overvalued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1986: $66,539 → 2026: $288,769 (4.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $288,769, homes in Waupaca County sit 3% below the Wisconsin median ($298,766) and 23% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #41 of 72 Wisconsin counties by price.
Prices are climbing fast (+6.5% in the last year) — a seller's market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 41 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 4.2× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~17% expensive for local incomes and rents.
Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,425/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,125/mo to rent.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Shawano County, WI ($282,185) · Outagamie County, WI ($344,724) · Portage County, WI ($321,240) · Waushara County, WI ($286,175) · Winnebago County, WI ($304,543) · Menominee County, WI ($306,275)
Frequently asked questions
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| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $134,809 |
| 2010 | $128,582 |
| 2011 | $123,853 |
| 2012 | $121,103 |
| 2013 | $127,701 |
| 2014 | $132,327 |
| 2015 | $138,345 |
| 2016 | $141,113 |
| 2017 | $146,793 |
| 2018 | $153,345 |
| 2019 | $162,932 |
| 2020 | $170,560 |
| 2021 | $192,548 |
| 2022 | $218,030 |
| 2023 | $229,660 |
| 2024 | $244,588 |
| 2025 | $263,797 |
| 2026 | $284,322 |