The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53924 sells for about $208,900, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $815 a month.
ZIP 53924 — Cazenovia
The housing market in 53924 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural, stable population. Prices have seen modest appreciation, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains balanced for local buyers, with little pressure from outside investors.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and families who prioritize space and affordability over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
10% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.3% · poverty 17.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53924
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Cazenovia School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment typical of rural Wisconsin.
The region faces standard Midwestern seasonal risks including severe thunderstorms and winter weather; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near regional waterways.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture and small-scale service industries, with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Richland and Sauk counties, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal mill rates.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes to regional employment hubs like Madison or Baraboo, with travel times often exceeding 45 minutes.
The area offers access to rural outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and local parks, with limited immediate access to large-scale shopping or entertainment.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily consisting of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal institutional investor presence.
The local economy is primarily supported by agriculture, small businesses, and regional service providers.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via state and county highways.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level property assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the low-density rural environment and standard hazard profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.