The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54944 sells for about $425,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $924 a month.
ZIP 54944 — Hortonville
The housing market in 54944 remains stable with steady demand for single-family homes, driven by the area's reputation for quality schools and rural-suburban appeal. Inventory remains tight, keeping upward pressure on prices, though the pace of appreciation has moderated compared to previous years. Buyers are active, and the market continues to benefit from its proximity to the broader Fox Cities economic corridor.
This ZIP is ideal for families seeking a quiet, high-quality school district and commuters working in the Fox Cities who prefer a small-town atmosphere over urban living.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.6% · poverty 3.4% — 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 7.9%/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 5.3%/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 54944, Outagamie 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 Hortonville area remain consistently low, significantly below both state and national averages, reflecting a quiet, rural-suburban character.
The Hortonville Area School District is highly regarded, consistently maintaining strong academic performance ratings and high graduation rates.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with standard flood-plain management in place near local waterways.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Appleton-Fox Cities employment hub, with steady residential development and infrastructure expansion supporting local growth.
Property taxes are levied by the Village of Hortonville and Outagamie County, with school district levies comprising the largest portion of the tax bill.
Commuters primarily utilize State Highway 15 for direct access to the Appleton and Fox Cities employment centers, typically a 15-20 minute drive.
The area features access to local parks, the Wolf River for water activities, and proximity to regional shopping and dining in nearby Greenville and Appleton.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand, with limited multi-family inventory and a stable long-term investor presence.
The economy is anchored by the broader Fox Cities manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors, with many residents commuting to Appleton.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with State Highway 15 serving as the main arterial corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on residential expansion in the village's western and northern sectors, supported by ongoing infrastructure upgrades.
The Outagamie County assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and periodic physical inspections.
Parcels are served by the Hortonville Area School District and Fox Valley Technical College district.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting low wildfire risk and standard regional weather-related hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 54944 profile.
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.
- Badger Sports Park4.513 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.28.5 mi
- Altitude Trampoline Park Appleton4.37.9 mi
- Xtreme Air4.413.6 mi
- Luv 2 Play Appleton4.77.9 mi
- Fox Cities Performing Arts Center4.711.2 mi
- Badger Sports Park4.513 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.28.5 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill3.88.7 mi
- Bubolz Nature Preserve4.68.3 mi
- Appleton Memorial Park4.712 mi
- Plamann Park4.611.4 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.28.5 mi
- Badger Sports Park4.513 mi
- Bubolz Nature Preserve4.68.3 mi
- Building For Kids4.511.4 mi
- Fox Cities Exhibition Center4.511.3 mi
- Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass4.813.4 mi
- The History Museum at the Castle4.311.7 mi
- Hearthstone Historic House Museum4.811.3 mi
- Appleton Memorial Park4.712 mi
- Plamann Park4.611.4 mi
- Bubolz Nature Preserve4.68.3 mi
- O'Hauser Park4.710 mi
- Heckrodt Wetland Reserve4.812.9 mi
- Anchor Point Marina4.713.6 mi
- High Cliff State Park Marina4.719.6 mi
- Winagamie Golf Course3.96.7 mi
- Shamrock Heights Golf & Supper4.59.6 mi
- Reid Municipal Golf Course4.212.6 mi
- Chaska Golf Course4.16.1 mi
- Winchester Hill Golf Course4.49.7 mi
- Fox River Mall4.38.4 mi
- Meijer4.310 mi
- Fleet Farm4.39 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.48 mi
- Kohl's4.210.2 mi
- Appleton International Airport (ATW)4.57.2 mi
- Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport4.526.4 mi
- Wittman Regional Airport4.923.7 mi
- EAA Seaplane Base4.827.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Community park featuring sports fields and picnic areas.
Provides local access for fishing, boating, and recreation.
Central community hub for educational and social programming.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.