The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53949 sells for about $207,450, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% 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 $761 a month.
ZIP 53949 — Montello
The housing market in 53949 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady demand for rural properties. Sales activity is consistent with seasonal trends, and the market is currently balanced between buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is ideal for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and families seeking a quiet, affordable rural lifestyle away from major urban centers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.2 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 2.5% · poverty 10.9% — 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 5.8%/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 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53949, Marquette 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 Montello are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported concern in this rural setting.
Schools serving the area are part of the Montello School District, which provides a small-town educational environment with moderate performance ratings.
The area faces moderate risks related to severe winter weather and localized flooding near the Fox River and surrounding lake chains.
Economic growth is primarily driven by tourism, agriculture, and small-scale local services, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Marquette County, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal mill rates.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to larger employment hubs like Portage or the Madison metropolitan area.
The area is rich in outdoor amenities, featuring numerous lakes for fishing and boating, public parks, and proximity to the Mecan River.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, small retail, and agricultural operations, with many residents commuting to neighboring counties for employment.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with State Highway 22 serving as the primary arterial route.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Marquette County utilizes a standard ad valorem assessment system based on fair market value as determined by local assessors.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level levies for emergency services and infrastructure.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and exposure to severe weather events.
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.
- Dino’s Restaurant and Lounge4.513.7 mi
- Triple Play Sports Bar & Grill4.618.2 mi
- Neil's Winehouse & Supper Club4.615.4 mi
- GRANITE FALLS MONTELLO4.13.3 mi
- Daggett Memorial Park4.73.3 mi
- Thal Acres4.410.4 mi
- John Muir Memorial County Park4.84.6 mi
- Observatory Hill State Natural Area4.63.6 mi
- Montello City Park4.63.6 mi
- Green Lake Conference Center4.617.7 mi
- Daggett Memorial Park4.73.3 mi
- Mecan River Outfitters & Lodge4.79.8 mi
- John Muir Memorial County Park4.84.6 mi
- Observatory Hill State Natural Area4.63.6 mi
- Montello City Park4.63.6 mi
- Pierless Boat Rentals4.917.9 mi
- Johnson's Boats & Motors4.83.2 mi
- Thal Acres4.410.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular for fishing and recreational boating.
Local community park with picnic facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.