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Milwaukee WI Housing Market Report — 2026
Market data last updated: compiled June 2026 from May source data
May 2026 Market Refresh
Last updated: compiled June 2026 from May 2026 source data
| Redfin median sale price | $235,859 |
|---|---|
| Year over year | +3.02% |
| Median days on market | 40 median days on market |
| Homes sold | 1,598 homes sold |
| Zillow ZHVI | $229,887 |
Milwaukee WI Redfin median sale price: $235,859 (+3.02% YoY, May 2026). Milwaukee WI Zillow ZHVI: $229,887. Zillow source label: Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-05-31. Source scope: Redfin Data Center city row, May 2026. Market data is background context only; property-specific value still depends on condition, title, occupancy, repairs, payoff, liens, and closing timeline.
TL;DR
According to Redfin (May 2026), Milwaukee's median sale price is $235,859 — up 14.6% year-over-year — with 40 days on market and a Compete Score of source-backed. Milwaukee County median is $280,000. USA Home Buyers purchases Milwaukee homes for cash in any condition, any situation. Written offer in 24 hours, closing timing depends on title and closing readiness. Call 888-274-5006.
Milwaukee WI Market Overview
Milwaukee is Wisconsin's largest city and the economic hub of southeastern Wisconsin. The combination of manufacturing heritage, healthcare (Froedtert, Aurora, Children's), financial services (Northwestern Mutual), and a large university presence (UWM, Marquette) creates a stable housing market. Milwaukee's architectural identity — German duplexes, Cream City brick buildings, Queen Anne and Arts & Crafts single-family homes, Polish flats — reflects layers of 19th and early-20th-century growth. About 44.8% of city housing units were built before 1950 (2024 ACS Census data).
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (city) | $235,859 (+3.02% YoY) | Redfin (May 2026) |
| Median sale price (county) | $280,000 (+12.0% YoY) | Redfin county (May 2026) |
| Median price per sq ft | $161/sq ft (+15.0% YoY) | Redfin (May 2026) |
| Median days on market | 40 days (city); 39 days (county) | Redfin (May 2026) |
| Sale-to-list ratio | source-labeled city; 100.6% county | Redfin (May 2026) |
| Compete Score | May 2026 source-backed | Redfin (May 2026) |
| Monthly homes sold | 445 city; 4 avg. offers | Redfin (May 2026) |
| WI transfer fee | $3/$1,000 (0.3%), Milwaukee County ROD | Wis. Stat. §77.22 |
| WI recording fee | $30 flat statewide (WRDA) | WRDA |
| Foreclosure type | Judicial — Milwaukee County Circuit Court; sheriff auctions every Monday morning | WI Law Help / Wis. Stat. Ch. 846 |
| County | Milwaukee County | — |
Milwaukee Neighborhoods — Character Notes
| Neighborhood | Character |
|---|---|
| Bay View | Lake-adjacent older homes/bungalows. High demand, tight margins. Median $355,000 (May 2026). Compete Score 83. |
| Riverwest | Duplex/rental and near-downtown demand. Small-sample volatility. Median ~$366,000 (May 2026). Compete Score 67. |
| Washington Heights | Historic west-side housing. Owner-occupant + rehab appeal. Median $320,000 (May 2026). Compete Score 78. |
| Sherman Park | Strongest rehab/cash-buyer affordability. Older stock and repair risk. Median $115,000 (May 2026). Compete Score 62. |
| Walker's Point | Mixed industrial/residential, redevelopment. Median ~$158,000 (May 2026). Compete Score 78. Small sample. |
| Lower East Side | Condo/rental-heavy. Longer DOM (123 avg/108 typical). HOA complexity. Median ~$329,000 (May 2026). Compete Score 38. |
| Downtown Milwaukee | Condo/urban inventory. Higher price, slower timelines. Median $397,000 (May 2026). Compete Score 40. |
Note: Neighborhood samples can be small (1–5 sales/month). Use as directional guidance; verify with current Redfin/MLS data. Sources: Redfin neighborhood pages, May 2026.
What Milwaukee's Market Means for As-Is Sellers
With a source-labeled sale-to-list ratio and source-backed Compete Score, move-in-ready Milwaukee homes sell well. But the city's 44.8% pre-1950 housing share means inherited, distressed, or deferred-maintenance properties — especially the large duplex and multifamily stock — often can't compete on the retail market without $25,000–$60,000+ in updates. A direct cash sale from USA Home Buyers can close well before a probate or foreclosure timeline forces your hand.
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May 2026 source-backed market snapshot
Milwaukee WI market data
- Redfin median sale price
- $235,859
- Redfin YoY
- +3.02%
- Median days on market
- 40 median days on market
- Homes sold
- 1,598 homes sold
- Zillow ZHVI
- $229,887
Milwaukee WI Redfin median sale price: $235,859 (+3.02% YoY, May 2026). Milwaukee WI Zillow ZHVI: $229,887. Zillow source label: Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-05-31. Source scope: Redfin Data Center city row, May 2026. Market data is background context only, not a property-specific offer or value promise.