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Milwaukee, WI home prices and housing market

28 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$250K1-yr changeUp4.1%

The typical home value in Milwaukee, WI is $250K as of September 2026, up 4.1% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Milwaukee ZIP code, the median list price is $274K and homes spend a median of 37 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Key takeaways

  • Milwaukee home values are up about 4 percent this year, and homes are selling in roughly a month.
  • The typical Milwaukee home is now worth about two hundred fifty-five thousand dollars, a solid gain over where things stood a year ago.
  • Homes that hit the market are moving in about thirty-three days, and sellers do not have much competition, with only around one thousand five hundred homes for sale across the city and roughly 640 new listings coming on.
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Milwaukee home values are up about 4 percent this year, and homes are selling in roughly a month. If you have been wondering whether the moment to sell has arrived, this month's numbers point in one clear direction. The typical Milwaukee home is now worth about two hundred fifty-five thousand dollars, a solid gain over where things stood a year ago. Homes that hit the market are moving in about thirty-three days, and sellers do not have much competition, with only around one thousand five hundred homes for sale across the city and roughly 640 new listings coming on. But here is the catch. The median asking price is about two hundred seventy-four thousand dollars, nearly nineteen thousand dollars above what the typical home is actually worth, and nearly 16 percent of listings have already cut their price. Sellers are reaching, and buyers are pushing back on the ones who reach too far. So the play here is simple. Price at or just under market value, and you are likely selling within a month. Aim high, and you risk joining the price-cut crowd after weeks of waiting. To find out what your Milwaukee home is worth right now, get a free estimate at Home Value Pros dot com.

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12-month value trend

+4.1% over 12 months

Typical home value in Milwaukee over the last 12 months: $240K in Sep 2025 to $250K in Sep 2026 (+4.1%).

Sep 2025$240K

Sep 2026$250K

Median Zillow home value index across Milwaukee's ZIP codes.

The coverage

Milwaukee, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$250K
1-yr changeMedian across Milwaukee ZIPs
+4.1%
ZIP markets live37 tracked in Milwaukee
28
County
Milwaukee County

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Context

As of September 2026, the typical Milwaukee home value is $249,849, up 4.1% over the past year. Sellers are asking a median list price of $274,175, while 1510 homes are for sale and 630 new listings came on. Homes are moving at a median 37 days on market, and 19.4% of listings have taken a price cut. That mix points to steady demand but not runaway pricing, with buyers still watching condition and price closely. If you are deciding whether to sell, the citywide data supports a realistic listing price and clean preparation rather than testing the top of the market.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Milwaukee, WI?

Typical home value

$250K

Up4.1%YoY

Median list price

$274K

Days on market

37

Homes for sale

1,510

Price cuts

19.4%

New listings

630

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Milwaukee's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Milwaukee, WI home prices over time

Typical home values in Milwaukee, WI are up 4.1% over the past year, from $240K in September 2025 to $250K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Milwaukee, WI, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$249,849+4.1%
September 2025$239,974No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Milwaukee ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Milwaukee, WI a buyer's or seller's market?

Milwaukee, WI is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 37 days on market and 19% of listings with a price cut in the typical Milwaukee ZIP code, and 630 new listings against 1,510 active listings across Milwaukee, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Milwaukee housing market forecast 2027

+3.0%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 28 Milwaukee ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 3.0% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Milwaukee rose 4.1%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Milwaukee?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Milwaukee shows typical home values rising 3.0% by September 2027, after a 4.1% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 28 Milwaukee ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The markets

Which Milwaukee ZIP codes have the highest home values?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 37 Milwaukee ZIP codes in total; the remaining 9 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Milwaukee, WI home prices.

How much is a home in Milwaukee worth?

As of September 2026, the typical home value in Milwaukee is $249,849, up 4.1% over the past year.

How fast are homes selling in Milwaukee?

The median days on market is 37 as of September 2026. That is a citywide median, not a promise for any specific home.

Are Milwaukee sellers cutting prices?

As of September 2026, 19.4% of listings have a price cut, while 630 new listings came on and 1510 homes were for sale.

Are home prices going up or down in Milwaukee, WI?

Typical home values in Milwaukee, WI are up 4.1% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Milwaukee, WI a buyer's or seller's market?

Milwaukee, WI is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 37 days on market and 19% of listings with a price cut in the typical Milwaukee ZIP code, and 630 new listings against 1,510 active listings across Milwaukee, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

How long do homes take to sell in Milwaukee, WI?

In the typical Milwaukee ZIP code, homes spend a median of 37 days on market as of September 2026, based on Realtor.com listing data. Pricing and condition decide how fast any one home sells, so treat the median as a benchmark rather than a promise.

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