The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54527 sells for about $489,500, or $224 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.52% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $559 a month.
ZIP 54527 — Glidden
The housing market in ZIP 54527 remains stable with low inventory and moderate price growth. Demand is driven by local residents and seasonal buyers seeking recreational access, though the limited supply keeps transaction volumes low.
This ZIP is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, as it offers significant natural amenities but limited urban convenience.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 5.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 10.1% — 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 10.2%/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 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 54527, Ashland 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 Glidden area are generally low, consistent with rural northern Wisconsin trends and significantly below national averages.
The area is served by the Glidden School District, which provides small-town educational settings with a focus on community-integrated learning.
The region faces moderate risks related to winter weather and seasonal wildfire potential in forested areas; flood risk is localized to low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by tourism, forestry, and small-scale local services, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates determined by local school district levies and town/county budgets.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional hubs like Ashland or Park Falls for employment.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, numerous lakes for fishing, and snowmobile trail networks.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for seasonal or long-term housing, with limited new multi-family construction.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the timber industry, tourism, and small-business retail.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use on state and county highways; no public transit infrastructure exists.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential improvements and maintenance of existing recreational infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level levies for emergency services and road maintenance.
Insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and the prevalence of forested land.
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.
Provides vast acreage for hiking, hunting, and wildlife observation.
Serves as a local hub for community resources and events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.