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Wisconsin Real Estate Market

2026 Housing Market Data · Live Analysis

MARKET HEAT
7
out of 10
Median Home Price
$268K
$158/sqft
YoY Appreciation
+4.2%
Year-over-year
Days on Market
24d
Median DOM
Inventory
2.2mo
Low
List-to-Sale
99%
Avg ratio
Cash Buyers
22%
of all sales
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Wisconsin Market Overview

Wisconsin's market punches above its weight. Madison is among the most competitive mid-sized university-city markets in the country — consistently tight inventory, strong appreciation, and an exceptional quality of life. Milwaukee is experiencing genuine urban renewal with neighborhoods like Bay View and Walker's Point seeing strong investment.

🏠 Buyer Insight

Madison is one of America's most consistently strong housing markets — strong fundamentals, great livability, and steady appreciation. Act fast here.

📋 Seller Insight

Madison sellers are in excellent position. Milwaukee sellers in quality neighborhoods should price confidently.

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Top Cities in Wisconsin

CityMedian PriceYoY ChangeDays on MarketPrice/Sqft
Milwaukee$228K+5.2%18d$138
Madison$398K+4.4%16d$228
Green Bay$238K+3.8%24d$138
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Market Health Indicators

Market Velocity
Active — typical transaction pace
Buyer Competition
Moderate — at or near asking
Inventory Pressure
Low — seller's market conditions
Investment Momentum
4.2% annual appreciation — solid growth
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Buyer Demographics

🏠
42%
First-Time Buyers
of all purchases
💵
22%
Cash Buyers
of all purchases
⏱️
40d
Avg Close Time
from offer to close
⚠️
3.8/10K
Foreclosure Rate
homes in default
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Affordability Calculator — Wisconsin

🏠 Affordability Calculator
Tailored for Wisconsin market conditions
TOTAL MONTHLY PAYMENT
$2,151
per month
Principal & Interest
$1,584/mo
Property Tax
$246/mo
Insurance
$150/mo
PMI (< 20% down)
$171/mo
LOAN: $241,200TOTAL INTEREST: $329,040
Market Characteristics
#midwest#madison#university#dairy-manufacturing#quality-of-life
📊 CURRENT RATESMar 9, 2026
30-YR FIXED
15-YR FIXED
5/1 ARM
JUMBO 30-YR
WK CHANGE 30-YR: 0.04%
WI Quick Facts
Median Price$268K
Price/Sqft$158
YoY Appreciation+4.2%
Days on Market24 days
Inventory2.2 months
Active Listings14,800
List-to-Sale99.0%
Avg Close Time40 days
Market Trend☀️ Warm
RegionMidwest
Midwest Region
ILIllinois
+3.2%
INIndiana
+3.8%
IAIowa
+2.8%
KSKansas
+3.2%
MIMichigan
+4.2%
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