Milwaukee, WI Housing Market

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

Milwaukee, WI is showing healthy, moderate growth.

  • Steady price growth of 5.0% year-over-year — a balanced market.
  • Price-to-rent ratio: 20.8 — buying and renting are roughly comparable.

Median Home Value

$369,611

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+5%

Price change

5-Year Change

+36.5%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,484/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

2,815

For sale

State Avg

$322,641

Wisconsin

Home Value Trends

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

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,484/mo

Rent YoY Change

+3.3%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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