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City of River Falls, Wisconsin

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About homes in River Falls

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

1990Median year built1U.S. 1980
40%Built before 1980115% built since 2010
1993Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1986
52%Detached single-family123% in 5+ unit buildings
55%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$328kMedian home value1Wisconsin median $266k

The median home in the city of River Falls was built in 1990, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Wisconsin median of 1975. That is newer than the Pierce County median of 1980.1 River Falls's housing is newer than the national mix: 40% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 15% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 25%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it an older stock than Pierce County as a whole (50% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1980s and 1990s, polybutylene supply lines, builder-grade windows and first-generation openers are the usual items a contractor confirms before quoting. Owner-occupied homes in River Falls are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1993 against 1986.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

River Falls has a mixed housing stock: 52% detached houses, 13% attached or townhouse units and 23% in buildings of five or more units.1 55% of occupied homes in River Falls are owner-occupied, below the Wisconsin share of 68%.1 The median owner-occupied home in River Falls is valued at $327,600 (ACS), above the Wisconsin median of $266,500. Within Pierce County the median is $333,700, so River Falls sits close to it.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

Winters are long: the St Paul Downtown Ap station averages 146 nights a year at or below 32°F and 80 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. Summer heat is moderate: about 12 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is moderate, about 29 inches.2,3

Heating dominates the year: about 7,443 heating degree days against 724 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. River Falls sits in IECC climate zone 6A (Cold).4 Building permits in River Falls are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of River Falls housing units by year built
Before 194010.2%
1940-19596.8%
1960-197923.4%
1980-199924.8%
2000-200919.7%
2010 or later15.1%
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 St Paul Downtown Ap, 21.6 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 River Falls, WI?

Most home remodeling projects in River Falls, 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 River Falls?

The median home in the city of River Falls was built in 1990, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Wisconsin median of 1975. That is newer than the Pierce County median of 1980. River Falls's housing is newer than the national mix: 40% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 15% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 25%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it an older stock than Pierce County as a whole (50% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does River Falls have?

River Falls has a mixed housing stock: 52% detached houses, 13% attached or townhouse units and 23% in buildings of five or more units. 55% of occupied homes in River Falls are owner-occupied, below the Wisconsin share of 68%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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