City profile
River Falls, WI
Pierce County · Population 16,719
River Falls is a town in Pierce County, WI with about 16,719 residents and a typical home value near $328,000. It is 24 miles from St. Paul, MN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
16°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$327,600
Typical monthly housing
$2,192
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
108
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.51%
- State income tax (top)
- 7.65%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.72%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 42/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Landslide, Hail
Nearest major airport
29 mi to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 40% Democratic / 57% Republican
Community
Population
16,719
Black population
0.2%
County
Pierce County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 16,719 residents
- Typical home value about $328,000
- 24 miles from St. Paul, MN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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