Is Milwaukee County, WI a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Milwaukee County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Milwaukee County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Milwaukee County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Milwaukee County, WI

How much do homes in Milwaukee County, WI cost?

Median Sold Price

$260,706

$184/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$18,713(+7.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Milwaukee County have sold for 7.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Milwaukee County was $260,706 in November 2024, up 7.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $184.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $173K$190K
+9.8%
2 $200K$220K
+10.0%
3 $250K$269.9K
+8.0%
4 $287.4K$314.9K
+9.6%
5+ $325K$412.5K
+26.9%

Summary: Milwaukee County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 26.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Racine County
+13.9%
Ozaukee County
+9.8%
Milwaukee County
+7.7%
Waukesha County
+5.9%

Housing Supply in Milwaukee County, WI

How many homes are available in Milwaukee County, WI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2,2622,231-1.4%

Summary: The Milwaukee County real estate market had 2,231 homes for sale in November 2024, a 1.4% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 7884
+7.7%
2 496482
-2.8%
3 1,1241,094
-2.7%
4 472466
-1.3%
5+ 92105
+14.1%

Summary: The Milwaukee County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
660527-20.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

202 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

80 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

245 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Milwaukee County, you could pay more than the asking price. 46.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 527 homes were sold or pending in Milwaukee County in November 2024, down by 20.2% month-over-month. Of the 527 sold homes, 38% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 46% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Milwaukee County, WI

How long does it take to sell a home in Milwaukee County, WI?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
45 Days13 Days-71.1%

Summary: Homes in Milwaukee County had an average of 13 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 71.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1 Home Was Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Milwaukee County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 527 homes were sold in Milwaukee County; 0% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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