The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53573 sells for about $245,000, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $773 a month.
ZIP 53573 — Muscoda
The housing market in 53573 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation consistent with rural Wisconsin trends. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking affordable, quiet living, though limited sales volume keeps the market pace slow. The area is characterized by high owner-occupancy and minimal new development activity.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options, provided they are comfortable with a longer commute to major employment centers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.6 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 3.4% · poverty 13.2% — 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 6.8%/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 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53573, Grant 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 this rural area are significantly lower than the Wisconsin state average, with property and violent crime incidents remaining infrequent.
Schools serving this area are primarily part of the Riverdale School District, which maintains a stable academic reputation within the rural regional context.
The area faces moderate risks related to severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with standard flood-plain management in place near the Wisconsin River.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural production and small-scale manufacturing, with limited large-scale commercial development occurring in the immediate vicinity.
Property taxes are levied by the county, local municipality, and the Riverdale School District, with assessments managed at the local level based on fair market value.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle travel, with residents driving to larger employment hubs like Madison or Platteville via state highways.
The area offers significant outdoor recreation access, including proximity to the Wisconsin River for boating and fishing, as well as local community parks and trails.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family homes and small multi-family units with low turnover and stable demand.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale manufacturing, with many residents commuting to larger regional hubs for professional services.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on state highway infrastructure for regional connectivity.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The Grant County assessment office manages property valuations, typically conducting revaluations to ensure assessments align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level levies, with no significant MUD or PID presence.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and storm damage remains a standard consideration for homeowners.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 53573 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.
- Wisconsin Riverside Resort, Inc.4.419.7 mi
- The Phoenix Center4.413.1 mi
- Cottonwood Sports Bar & Supper Club4.514.3 mi
- Eagle Cave4.77.1 mi
- Starlite 14 Drive-In4.712.7 mi
- Lower Wisconsin State Riverway4.77.1 mi
- Kronshage Park4.512.1 mi
- Boscobel Bowl and Banquet4.312.1 mi
- Eagle Cave4.77.1 mi
- Lower Wisconsin State Riverway4.77.1 mi
- Kronshage Park4.512.1 mi
- Victora Jaycee BallPark4.53.3 mi
- Quail Run Golf Links4.412.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive opportunities for fishing, boating, and scenic recreation.
Local park facility offering picnic areas and community gathering space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.