Madison, WI metro area Housing Market
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Data period: March 2026
Median Sale Price
$452K
↑ 7.6% YoY
Days on Market
53 days
↑ 15.2% YoY
Active Inventory
1,614
↓ 4.3% YoY
Homes Sold
601
↑ 2.6% YoY
Warm Market
The market is active with moderate buyer demand.
Madison, WI metro area Market Summary
The Madison, WI metro area housing market is heating up. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $452K, up 7.6% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 53 days on the market, 15.2% longer than a year ago.
There are 1,614 homes for sale — 4.3% fewer than last year. With 2.7 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 843 new listings were added during this period, down 0.2% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 100.1% of their list price on average, indicating buyers are paying above asking. 34.3% of homes sell above their asking price. 12.1% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
60
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Wisconsin Median
Investor Takeaway
This market shows balanced conditions. Evaluate individual deals carefully using rent-to-price ratios and local comps.
Madison, WI metro area Market Trends
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Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$460K
Price per Sq Ft
$236
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.1%
Months of Supply
2.7
Sold Above List
34.3%
Price Drops
12.1%
New Listings
843
↓ 0.2% YoY
Pending Sales
803
Off Market in 2 Weeks
40.2%
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