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City of Waupaca, Wisconsin

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About homes in Waupaca

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Waupaca in Waupaca County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1976Median year built1U.S. 1980
57%Built before 198018% built since 2010
1974Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1984
58%Detached single-family124% in 5+ unit buildings
61%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$176kMedian home value1Wisconsin median $266k

The median home in the city of Waupaca was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Wisconsin median of 1975. That is in line with the Waupaca County median of 1975.1 Somewhat more of Waupaca's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 57% against 50%, with 8% built since 2010. The largest single share, 22%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Waupaca County as a whole (57% built before 1980).1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Owner-occupied homes in Waupaca are older than rentals: a median build year of 1974 against 1984.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Waupaca has a mixed housing stock: 58% detached houses, 4% attached or townhouse units and 24% in buildings of five or more units.1 61% of occupied homes in Waupaca are owner-occupied, below the Wisconsin share of 68%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Waupaca is valued at $175,600 (ACS), below the Wisconsin median of $266,500. Within Waupaca County the median is $211,400, so Waupaca sits below it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

Winters are long: the Waupaca station averages 162 nights a year at or below 32°F and 87 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Hot days are uncommon: about 8 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 34 inches, with 7 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3

Heating dominates the year: about 7,831 heating degree days against 495 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Waupaca sits in IECC climate zone 6A (Cold).4 Building permits in Waupaca are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Waupaca housing units by year built
Before 194021%
1940-195914.2%
1960-197921.5%
1980-199917.4%
2000-200918.3%
2010 or later7.7%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Waupaca, 0.6 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Waupaca, WI?

Most home remodeling projects in Waupaca, WI land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Waupaca?

The median home in the city of Waupaca was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Wisconsin median of 1975. That is in line with the Waupaca County median of 1975. Somewhat more of Waupaca's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 57% against 50%, with 8% built since 2010. The largest single share, 22%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Waupaca County as a whole (57% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

Does it freeze in Waupaca?

Winters are long: the Waupaca station averages 162 nights a year at or below 32°F and 87 at or below 20°F. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station.

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