Is Ripon, WI 54971 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Ripon housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 49% of homes in Ripon, WI 54971 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 57 days and there were 4.6 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 40 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 30%, homes sold more slowly (44 days then) and the median sale price rose 35% to $332,856. Overall, Ripon is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Fond du Lac County, homes here sell more slowly than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Ripon ranks #197 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 61 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Van Dyne 54979 (0% sold over asking) or Fairwater 53931 (0% sold over asking), while Saint Cloud 53079 (100% sold over asking) and Rosendale 54974 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.