Median home value in zip code 53561 (Merrimac, WI) is $472,367, up 1.3% year over year. Part of the Baraboo, WI metropolitan area.

Home Value$472,367

YoY Change

+1.3%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$94,473 on $472,367

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Out of reach51.5% of income

Need $137,871/yr to afford.

PITI$3,217

P/I51.5%

Afford$257K

Gap-$215K

P&I $2,389Tax $728Ins $100

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + WI ins. 28% per HUD.

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