Wisconsin (WI) housing market
Warm MarketStatewide monthly sale-market indicators for rental investors — not a substitute for local rent comps, taxes, or insurance, but a fast read on price level, pace, and negotiation pressure.
Data period: May 2026
Market snapshot
- Median sale price
- $362K
- Median days on market
- 44 days
- Months of supply
- 2.7
- Active inventory
- 16,540
- Homes sold
- 6,092
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 100.5%
- Listings with price drop
- 17.3%
- Data month
- May 2026
Pair this view with the rental property calculator, DSCR calculator, and cap rate calculator — or browse all calculators.
Rental Investor Snapshot
Labels below come from monthly sale-market indicators only. True cash flow requires local rent, taxes, insurance, vacancy, and expense assumptions — model those in the rental calculator, then sanity-check against sale-speed signals here.
- Market temperature
- Competitive
- Buyer leverage
- Medium
- Pricing signal vs. U.S. median
- Easier buy-in vs. U.S. median (price only)
- Investor fit (heuristic)
- Buy-in vs. U.S. · Appreciation
Suggested next step: Run a rental property analysis with your own rent, financing, vacancy, and expense assumptions — then sanity-check against this market's sale-speed and negotiation signals.
Warm Market
The market is active with moderate buyer demand.
Wisconsin market summary
The Wisconsin housing market is heating up. As of May 2026, the median home sale price is $362K, up 6.5% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 44 days on the market, 2.2% shorter than a year ago.
There are 16,540 homes for sale — 0.5% more than last year. With 2.7 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 8,415 new listings were added during this period, down 0.1% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 100.5% of their list price on average, indicating buyers are paying above asking. 44.8% of homes sell above their asking price. 17.3% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
57
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
Investor takeaway
Prices are 20% below the national median on this sale snapshot — that can mean lower buy-in, but cash flow still depends on local rent, financing, and expenses.
Wisconsin market trends
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Detailed market metrics
Median list price
$374K
Price per sq ft
$203
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Months of supply
2.7
Sold above list
44.8%
Price drops
17.3%
New listings
8,415
↓ 0.1% YoY
Pending sales
7,824
Wisconsin housing market FAQs
What is the median home price in Wisconsin?
For the latest published month, the median sale price in Wisconsin is $362K. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.
Is Wisconsin a buyer's or seller's market?
With about 2.7 months of supply, conditions often favor sellers (inventory is relatively tight versus sales pace). Buyers may need to move quickly and keep offers competitive.
How long do homes stay on the market in Wisconsin?
For the latest published month, the median days on market in Wisconsin is 44 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.
Is Wisconsin good for rental property investors?
Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. Wisconsin can still work for rentals if the numbers work on a deal-by-deal basis — use local rent comps, financing, vacancy, and expenses in the rental property calculator.
How should investors analyze a rental property in Wisconsin?
Start with purchase price, financing, rent, vacancy, operating expenses, and capital repairs. Stress-test rates and rent. Will It Flow’s rental property calculator is built to translate those inputs into cash flow, DSCR, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return for Wisconsin deals.
Metro markets in Wisconsin
Open a metro for the same investor snapshot and trends, then run a shortlist through the DSCR calculator and cap rate calculator.
Milwaukee, WI
$365K median · 38 days on market
Madison, WI
$460K median · 47 days on market
Green Bay, WI
$390K median · 45 days on market
Appleton, WI
$365K median · 46 days on market
Racine, WI
$325K median · 37 days on market
Janesville, WI
$302K median · 46 days on market
Eau Claire, WI
$326K median · 50 days on market
Oshkosh, WI
$275K median · 46 days on market
La Crosse, WI
$309K median · 9 days on market
Wausau, WI
$278K median · 47 days on market
Whitewater, WI
$425K median · 50 days on market
Sheboygan, WI
$289K median · 52 days on market
Watertown, WI
$408K median · 43 days on market
Fond du Lac, WI
$265K median · 38 days on market
Manitowoc, WI
$229K median · 47 days on market
Beaver Dam, WI
$320K median · 39 days on market
Baraboo, WI
$345K median · 45 days on market
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
$256K median · 49 days on market
Marinette, WI
$208K median · 47 days on market
Stevens Point, WI
$347K median · 56 days on market
Platteville, WI
$219K median · 36 days on market
Menomonie, WI
$350K median · 62 days on market
Shawano, WI
$300K median · 53 days on market
More Wisconsin housing market data
Compare how Wisconsin fits nationally on the U.S. housing market overview, or browse the top 100 U.S. metro housing markets by sales activity.
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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.