Wausau, WI Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 16,687 housing units in Wausau.
This represents a 8.9% growth from 15,318 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 16,534 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 153 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Wausau is about 61.7%.
Wausau's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.9%.
Average household size is 2.36 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Wausau were built after 1953.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 1.60% |
| One Bedroom | 13.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 30.30% |
| Three Bedrooms | 37% |
| Four Bedrooms | 14.40% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.70% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.56 |
Median year structure was built | 1953 |
Median Value of occupied units | $85,500 |
Median Price asked for vacant units | $78,100 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.05 |
Median year structure was built | 1954 |
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $410 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.50% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 9.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 47.80% |
| Debt Free | 35.40% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.3% |