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Eau Claire, Wisconsin real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Eau Claire, WI (Eau Claire County) — Census median home value $228,000, county listing prices up about 1.6% over the past year.
Eau Claire, WI is in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 69,274, with a median household income of $65,369. Census data puts Eau Claire's median home value at $228,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Eau Claire County's current median listing price runs $349,900, up about 1.6% over the past year.
At a glance
Eau Claire market snapshot
Population
69,274
Median Household Income
$65,369
Median Home Value (city)
$228,000
Median Listing Price (Eau Claire County)
$349,900
Median Gross Rent
$971/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.6%
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What makes Eau Claire different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Eau Claire's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $228,000. Separately, Eau Claire County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $349,900. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Eau Claire County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.08% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Eau Claire has an estimated population of 69,274 and a median household income of $65,369, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Eau Claire's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Eau Claire FAQ
What are home values like in Eau Claire, WI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Eau Claire's median home value at $228,000. Eau Claire County's current median listing price runs $349,900, up about 1.6% over the past year.
What is the population of Eau Claire, WI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Eau Claire's population at approximately 69,274.
What's the median rent in Eau Claire, WI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Eau Claire at approximately $971 per month.
What is the median household income in Eau Claire, WI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Eau Claire at approximately $65,369.
Is the Eau Claire housing market growing?
Eau Claire County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.08% annual change in 2025.
Is Eau Claire, WI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Eau Claire's median home value at about 3.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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