Wisconsin Housing Market Trends
Real-time market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-03-03
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Wisconsin?
The Wisconsin housing market is showing balanced conditions.
home values have grown a moderate 4.9% year-over-year. there are currently 428 homes on the market.
Median Home Value
$318,447
Zillow Home Value Index
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Home value change
5-Year Change
+40.3%
Since 2021
Median Rent
$1,159/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Active Listings
428
Homes for sale
Home Value Trends
5-year Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Wisconsin vs. national average. ZHVI reflects the typical home value in the 35th-65th percentile range.
Rent Trends
Average rent in Wisconsin: $1,159/mo (+4.3% YoY)
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
With a median home value of $318,447 and average rent of $1,159/mo, the price-to-rent ratio in Wisconsin is 22.9. A ratio above 21 suggests renting may be more cost-effective.
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Explore housing data for 12 metro areas in Wisconsin. Click any market for detailed trends and analysis.
Madison, WI
$428,692
Avg rent: $1,625/mo
Whitewater, WI
$391,750
Avg rent: $1,405/mo
Milwaukee, WI
$363,139
Avg rent: $1,458/mo
Watertown, WI
$348,919
Appleton, WI
$333,083
Avg rent: $1,123/mo
Green Bay, WI
$326,489
Avg rent: $1,007/mo
Baraboo, WI
$321,583
Avg rent: $1,123/mo
La Crosse, WI
$314,620
Avg rent: $1,207/mo
Eau Claire, WI
$306,255
Avg rent: $1,190/mo
Sheboygan, WI
$305,815
Avg rent: $949/mo
Beaver Dam, WI
$305,028
Avg rent: $1,223/mo
Stevens Point, WI
$302,740
Avg rent: $1,188/mo
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