Is Medford, WI 54451 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Medford housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Medford, WI 54451 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 61 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 33 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 18%, homes sold faster (64 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $232,859. Overall, Medford is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Taylor County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Medford ranks #311 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 22 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sheldon 54766 (0% sold over asking) or Rib Lake 54470 (0% sold over asking), while Gilman 54433 (33% sold over asking) and Stetsonville 54480 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.