| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active | Price-to-income | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $399,450 | +0.1% | 37 | 3,593 | 5.2 | $116,000 |
| Madison | $469,465 | -0.1% | 56 | 1,485 | 5.4 | $138,000 |
| Green Bay | $422,175 | -13.4% | 44 | 1,059 | 5.5 | $121,000 |
| Appleton | $404,950 | +1.3% | 40 | 695 | 4.8 | $116,000 |
| Whitewater | $494,170 | -0.3% | 52 | 516 | 6.4 | $141,000 |
| Racine | $352,423 | -3.7% | 33 | 513 | 4.7 | $104,000 |
| Oshkosh | $319,900 | -5.5% | 36 | 420 | 4.4 | $95,000 |
| Eau Claire | $372,738 | +0.1% | 49 | 412 | 5.1 | $105,000 |
| Kenosha | $389,900 | +5.4% | 32 | 378 | 4.9 | $115,000 |
| La Crosse | $379,900 | +2.8% | 45 | 347 | 5.3 | $110,000 |
| Janesville | $383,599 | +5.9% | 40 | 336 | 5.2 | $113,000 |
| Marinette | $267,075 | +7.9% | 48 | 317 | 4.4 | $74,000 |
| Sheboygan | $366,650 | +10.3% | 38 | 292 | 5.1 | $105,000 |
| Fond du Lac | $339,900 | -6.2% | 48 | 275 | 4.7 | $99,000 |
| Manitowoc | $289,900 | +5.4% | 36 | 241 | 4.2 | $84,000 |
| Wausau | $359,900 | -3.2% | 45 | 223 | 4.7 | $104,000 |
| Watertown | $398,950 | -3.9% | 58 | 214 | 5.0 | $116,000 |
| Baraboo | $379,825 | +12.6% | 74 | 211 | 4.9 | $109,000 |
| Rice Lake | $359,500 | +5.8% | 65 | 191 | 5.6 | $103,000 |
| Beaver Dam | $370,325 | +8.5% | 46 | 181 | 5.0 | $107,000 |
| Shawano | $296,225 | -23.2% | 43 | 146 | 4.5 | $85,000 |
| Wisconsin Rapids | $277,450 | +3.0% | 46 | 136 | 4.2 | $81,000 |
| Stevens Point | $344,950 | -10.4% | 52 | 128 | 4.7 | $99,000 |
| Sparta | $279,500 | -4.3% | 43 | 103 | 4.1 | $80,000 |
| Platteville | $250,200 | -13.4% | 59 | 78 | 3.9 | $72,000 |
| Menomonie | $371,150 | +16.1% | 51 | 77 | 5.2 | $107,000 |
State housing market · September 2026 data
Wisconsin housing market
Across the 26 Wisconsin markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $368,488 as of September 2026, and 12 of 26 are priced below a year ago. Whitewater is the most expensive ($494,170) and Platteville the least ($250,200).
Midpoint median list price
$368,488
26 markets
Markets down YoY
12/26
September 2026
Active listings
12,567
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01
What are home prices in each Wisconsin market?
The table lists every Wisconsin market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.
Are home prices rising or falling in Wisconsin?
Menomonie posted the biggest year-over-year change in Wisconsin (+16.1%) and Shawano the weakest (-23.2%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is +0.1%, with 12,567 homes actively listed.
How much income do you need to buy a home in Wisconsin?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $72,000 a year in Platteville and $141,000 in Whitewater, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.
Wisconsin housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in Wisconsin?
Across WealthyBud's 26 tracked Wisconsin markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $368,488 as of September 2026, from $250,200 in Platteville to $494,170 in Whitewater.
Are home prices falling in Wisconsin?
12 of 26 tracked Wisconsin markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is Shawano at -23.2%.
What is the most expensive housing market in Wisconsin?
Whitewater has the highest median listing price among tracked Wisconsin markets at $494,170 (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in Wisconsin?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $72,000 a year in Platteville and $141,000 in Whitewater, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.
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