c.1900 Wisconsin Home For Sale With Gorgeous Woodwork Under $125K

c.1900 Wisconsin Home For Sale With Gorgeous Woodwork. In a lovely neighborhood with fishing lake, park and walking distance to market and cafe.

35726 5th St, Independence, WI 54747  $124,500

• Contact Realtor: Jim Franks
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• Niche

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Pros

Affordable Cost of Living & Housing

• Overall cost of living is ~17–18% below the U.S. average and around 8% below the Wisconsin state average

• Median home value is approximately $133K–168K, nearly half the U.S. average; rent for a 2‑bedroom is about $740–890

Safe & Low Crime

• Crime rates are roughly 54–67% below state and national averages; the chance of being a crime victim is about 1 in 129

Friendly Small‑Town Feel with Good Livability

• Tight-knit community with a sparse-suburban vibe. Independence scores a B– overall on Niche and 64/100 on AreaVibes

• Positive resident feedback: “great place to live… strong sense of community” .

Access to Outdoor & Cultural Amenities

• Located near Elk Creek, Trempealeau River, and Bugle Lake; offers small-town charm with parks, canoeing, and a historic downtown

• Good air quality year-round. Government investment supports clean environment and services

Family‑Friendly & Diverse

• B‑grade schools, student-teacher ratio of ~14:1

• Population is ethnically diverse—over 30% Hispanic/Latino; newcomer-friendly with multiple racial backgrounds .

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Cons

Limited Job Market & Low Incomes

• Median household income 

• Employment opportunities are modest; many residents commute elsewhere .

Educational Performance Could Improve

• Graduation rate (~80%) and test scores are lower than state averages; middling B– Niche school rating

• Math proficiency, especially in middle/high school, is below average

Small & Limited Local Amenities

• Sparse commercial, dining, and entertainment options; residents rely on vehicles for most needs

• Public transport is virtually non-existent; walking-to-work rate is only about 3%

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