Is Wausau, WI 54403 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Wausau housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 55% of homes in Wausau, WI 54403 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 101 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 51%, homes sold faster (45 days then) and the median sale price rose 22% to $275,881. Overall, Wausau is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Marathon County, homes here sell faster than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 87%. On our competition score, Wausau ranks #58 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 79 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Brokaw 54417 (0% sold over asking) or Colby 54421 (20% sold over asking), while Ringle 54471 (67% sold over asking) and Rothschild 54474 (64% sold over asking) are even more competitive.