Madison, WI Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Madison, WI is showing healthy, moderate growth.

  • Steady price growth of 3.0% year-over-year — a balanced market.
  • Price-to-rent ratio: 21.8 — renting may be more affordable in the near term.

Median Home Value

$433,739

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+3%

Price change

5-Year Change

+36.9%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,659/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

106

For sale

State Avg

$322,641

Wisconsin

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Madison, WI vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,659/mo

Rent YoY Change

+2.4%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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