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Medford, Wisconsin · ZIP 54451

Medford — ZIP 54451

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Medford (54451) scores 41/100 — Below Average for Wisconsin. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $248K.

41OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share10%
Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100
Avg math proficiency37%
Avg reading proficiency37%
Schools nearby4

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100
Typical home value$248K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$248K

Median Rent

—

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

121

Violent Crime

18

Property Crime

103

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Taylor County, Wisconsin (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Medford ElementaryPK–04587
47%
37%
Rural Virtual AcademyPK–122,259
36%
47%
Medford Middle05–08566
36%
33%
Medford High09–12667
27%
32%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

11,051

Median Income

$71K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

46.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 54451 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 54451 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 54451 is approximately $248K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 54451 in Medford has an overall NeighborScore of 41/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.