The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53934 sells for about $166,100, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $913 a month.
ZIP 53934 — Friendship
The housing market in 53934 is characterized by slow, steady growth and low inventory, typical of a rural Wisconsin market. Prices remain affordable compared to state averages, driven by demand for recreational and retirement properties. Market conditions are stable with limited new construction activity.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and budget-conscious families looking for a quiet, rural lifestyle with access to lake recreation.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% 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 2.8% · poverty 18.6% — 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 4.2%/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 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 53934, Adams County WI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Friendship area are generally lower than the national average, reflecting a rural, small-town environment with limited reported violent crime.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Adams-Friendship Area School District, which provides standard rural educational services with moderate performance ratings.
The area faces moderate risks related to winter weather and seasonal flooding near local water bodies, with standard insurance requirements for property owners.
Economic momentum is modest, driven largely by local government, tourism, and small-scale retail, with limited large-scale industrial or corporate development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Adams County, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal mill rates; exemptions are available for primary residences.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby regional employment hubs in Wisconsin Rapids or Portage.
The area is rich in outdoor amenities, featuring proximity to Castle Rock Lake, local parks, and various trails suitable for fishing, boating, and hiking.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for affordable housing, with limited turnover and minimal short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, agriculture, and public sector employment, with limited industrial diversification.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with no significant public transit infrastructure serving the area.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential improvements and maintaining existing infrastructure.
Adams County utilizes a standard assessment model based on market value, with periodic revaluations to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to Adams-Friendship Area School District taxes and local municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for water-related hazards is a consideration for properties near the lake.
Net domestic migration is stable, with a slight trend of retirees moving into the area.
Wisconsin is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a Real Estate Condition Report disclosing known defects in the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
- Sandy Shores Tubing4.514.7 mi
- Lake Arrowhead - Pines Course4.613.2 mi
- Fawn Creek Winery4.818.8 mi
- Rustic Ridge Restaurant & Bar4.27.4 mi
- The Adams Flea and Farmers Market4.13.7 mi
- Connell's Cedar Shack4.54.9 mi
- Buckhorn State Park4.59.4 mi
- Roche-a-Cri State Park4.61 mi
- Juneau County Castle Rock Park4.610.6 mi
- Adams County Petenwell Park4.710.3 mi
- Dyracuse Park4.712.4 mi
- Buckhorn State Park4.59.4 mi
- Roche-a-Cri State Park4.61 mi
- Juneau County Castle Rock Park4.610.6 mi
- Adams County Petenwell Park4.710.3 mi
- Dyracuse Park4.712.4 mi
- Lure Bar & Grill3.912.5 mi
- Sand Valley4.812.1 mi
- Northern Bay Resort4.26.2 mi
- MoundView Golf Course4.61.8 mi
- The Adams Flea and Farmers Market4.13.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional destination for boating, fishing, and water sports.
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.