The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54521 sells for about $507,348, or $224 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.52% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 108 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $935 a month.
ZIP 54521 — Eagle River
The Eagle River housing market shows upward price trends with a median listing price around $507,348. Inventory remains limited, and the market is characterized by seasonal demand typical of the Northwoods region.
The area is well-suited for those seeking a Northwoods lifestyle, including vacation home buyers and retirees attracted to the lake-focused environment.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 108 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 9.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 54521, Vilas County, Wisconsin
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 Northland Pines School District, which provides public education for the region.
Eagle River is known for its extensive lake access and outdoor recreational opportunities in the Northwoods region.
The local economy is heavily driven by tourism, outdoor recreation, and seasonal services typical of the Northwoods region.
The area is served by the Northland Pines School District.
Data not available via standard ACS ZCTA 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.
- Elmers Fun Park4.49.1 mi
- Kartway4.40.4 mi
- Eagle Falls Adventure Golf & Laser Tag4.62.2 mi
- Eagle Waters Resort & Supper Club4.43 mi
- Hodag Country Festival4.719.7 mi
- Sweetwater Spirits & Resort4.31.2 mi
- Cross Country Bar & Grill4.515.9 mi
- Northern Highland–American Legion State Forest4.712.7 mi
- Northwoods Children's Museum & Discovery Toy Store4.71.6 mi
- Pirates Hideaway4.81.1 mi
- Star Lake Nature Trail4.912.2 mi
- Wildwood Outdoor Adventures and Campground4.92.9 mi
- Northern Highland–American Legion State Forest4.712.7 mi
- Star Lake Nature Trail4.912.2 mi
- Riverview Park4.61.6 mi
- Lynn Ann's Campground4.512.5 mi
- Boat Sport Marina4.44.2 mi
- Pick 'n Save4.21 mi
- St. Germain Flea Market4.611.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The city is a hub for the surrounding lake chain and outdoor activities.
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