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Iron River

CommunityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Wisconsin
$274K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.2,111
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$274K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.99%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.1.0%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.77%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.4%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.51%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.15%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.23%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.16.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.173
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.7

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.52%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.796
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.127 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

How Iron River compares

By median home value, Iron River is the 2nd most expensive of 7 communities in Bayfield County, and its typical home is worth more than 53% of all homes in Bayfield County.

Home values in Iron River

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$70K$838K
communities in Bayfield County ranked by median home value
#Bayfield CountyMedian valueHomes
1Cable$301K2,051
2Iron River$274K2,111
3Cornucopia$268K449
4Herbster$233K534
5Drummond$209K523
6Port Wing$193K551
7Grand View$163K295

About the Iron River market

How many homes are there in Iron River, WI?

Iron River, WI contains 2,111 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $274K.

How does Iron River, WI compare to the rest of Bayfield County?

By median home value, Iron River, WI is the 2nd most expensive of 7 communities in Bayfield County. Its typical home is worth more than 53% of all homes in Bayfield County. Cable ranks just above it and Cornucopia just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Iron River, WI?

51% of homes in Iron River, WI are owner-occupied. 15% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Iron River, WI hold?

77% of mortgaged homes in Iron River, WI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.4% owe more than the home is worth.

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