Real Estate Investing in Merrimac, Wisconsin

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,954 • Sauk County

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Should you buy in Merrimac, WI? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (48/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 31.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $506,083
Avg Monthly Rent $1,071
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Merrimac Real Estate

Merrimac (Wisconsin) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. plainly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Merrimac is in that category.

Transaction volume in Merrimac has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Looking more closely, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

The 0% renter share in Merrimac masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Baraboo, WI

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Avg Home Value
$506,083
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,071
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WI)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Baraboo, WI metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
35%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Baraboo, WI metro
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Days to pending
7.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Merrimac, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merrimac, WI

What are home prices like in Merrimac, WI?

In Merrimac, WI the median home value sits at $506K. Against the broader WI market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Merrimac, WI?

House hacking in Merrimac, WI is a challenging. With home values around $506K and rents at $1,071/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

How does Merrimac, WI rate as a rental market?

Our data puts Merrimac, WI at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $506K and rents around $1,071/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Merrimac, WI?

Merrimac, WI operates under WI law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect reliable treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

How much rent can I charge in Merrimac, WI?

Rental rates in Merrimac, WI average $1,071/mo. Tenant demand and $506K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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