Wisconsin Housing Market: Median & Average Home Prices by County
Real single-family home sale data from Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Return (RETR) filings, covering all 72 counties, updated monthly.
Statewide Snapshot — July 2026
- Median sale price: $341,500 (+0.4% vs prior month)
- Average sale price: $392,741
- Sales count: 7,585
- Total sale volume: $2,978,942,105
Top County Medians — July 2026
| County | Median Sale Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Menominee County | $700,000 | 5 |
| Waukesha County | $510,000 | 500 |
| Ozaukee County | $509,050 | 136 |
| Dane County | $500,000 | 650 |
| Washington County | $459,950 | 174 |
| Vilas County | $455,000 | 74 |
| Pierce County | $425,000 | 58 |
| St Croix County | $424,462 | 123 |
Understanding the Wisconsin Housing Market
Regional Price Growth
Northeast: +11% YoY — Fastest appreciation. Southeast: +10% YoY — Strong market. South Central: +6.8% YoY. Data from Wisconsin REALTORS Association.
Top Performing Counties
Manitowoc: 45.1% appreciation. Franklin: 36.7% appreciation. West Bend: 16.9% appreciation.
Key Market Insights
Affordability & Mortgage Rates: Mortgage rates declined from 7.6% (2023) to approximately 6.1% (2026), improving affordability for buyers. The Wisconsin Housing Affordability Index has recovered to its highest level since January 2024.
Inventory Trends: Total inventory growth averaged 14.8% in 2024 and 9.7% in early 2025, showing gradual improvement. However, supply remains tight at 2.9–3.9 months, well below the 6-month balanced market threshold.
Demographic Drivers: Baby boomers (ages 62–80) represent 42% of buyers and 53% of sellers. As this cohort ages, increased seller activity should improve inventory in coming years.
FAQ
What is the median home price in Wisconsin?
According to July 2026 Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Return (RETR) data, the median single-family home price is $341,500.
How do Wisconsin home prices vary by county?
Use our interactive dashboard to compare median home prices across all 72 Wisconsin counties. Each county's data is updated monthly with real RETR transaction records, allowing you to see price trends, year-over-year growth, and sales volume by geography.
Is Wisconsin a buyer's or seller's market?
Based on recent Wisconsin REALTORS Association data, Wisconsin remains a seller's market with approximately 2.9-3.9 months of supply (below the 6-month balanced threshold). Median days on market range from 60-67 days, and homes typically sell at 98.8% of list price.
Which Wisconsin counties have the fastest-growing home prices?
Recent data shows the Northeast region up 11% and Southeast up 10% year-over-year. Individual counties like Manitowoc, Franklin, and West Bend have seen rapid appreciation. View the county map and trend charts to see which markets are growing fastest.
How often is this market data updated?
All data is updated monthly with the latest Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Return (RETR) filings from the Department of Revenue. This ensures you have the most current transaction data for real estate analysis.
Data generated 2026-08-10T17:08:14.198226+00:00. Explore the interactive charts, year-over-year comparisons, and county choropleth map at wisconsinpropertymap.com/market.