Milwaukee County, WI home prices

Milwaukee County, WI: the typical home is worth $293,137 as of 2026-05, up +3.6% over the past year and +179.0% since 2000. Listings run about $206/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $31,109 → 2026: $293,137 (9.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $293,137, homes in Milwaukee County sit 2% below the Wisconsin median ($298,766) and 25% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #39 of 72 Wisconsin counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 33 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.6× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,447/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,516/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Racine County, WI ($316,886) · Kenosha County, WI ($335,884) · Waukesha County, WI ($507,374) · Washington County, WI ($431,184) · Walworth County, WI ($411,618) · Ozaukee County, WI ($508,106)