City profile
Wausau, WI
Marathon County · Population 39,996
Wausau is a town in Marathon County, WI with about 39,996 residents and a typical home value near $168,000. It is 86 miles from Green Bay, WI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
17°F
Summer avg
70°F
Sunny days / yr
180
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$167,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,123
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
77
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
Relatively Moderate · county score 87/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Lightning, Hail
Nearest major airport
164 mi to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 40% Democratic / 59% Republican
Community
Population
39,996
Black population
0.4%
County
Marathon 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 39,996 residents
- Typical home value about $168,000
- 86 miles from Green Bay, WI
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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