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 October 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

$259,982

$182/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$19,017(+7.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Milwaukee County have sold for 7.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Milwaukee County was $259,982 in October 2024, up 7.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $182.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $176.3K$183.5K
+4.1%
2 $199.7K$220K
+10.1%
3 $249.9K$265.8K
+6.3%
4 $290.1K$309.9K
+6.8%
5+ $315K$412.5K
+31.0%

Summary: Milwaukee County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 31%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Racine County
+14.1%
Ozaukee County
+8.5%
Milwaukee County
+7.9%
Waukesha County
+6.6%

Housing Supply in Milwaukee County, WI

How many homes are available in Milwaukee County, WI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2,1572,406+11.5%

Summary: The Milwaukee County real estate market had 2,406 homes for sale in October 2024, a 11.5% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 7385
+16.4%
2 483518
+7.2%
3 1,0511,190
+13.2%
4 466511
+9.7%
5+ 84102
+21.4%

Summary: The Milwaukee County housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 16.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 13.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 21.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
651585-10.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

211 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

92 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

282 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. 48.2% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 585 homes were sold or pending in Milwaukee County in October 2024, down by 10.1% month-over-month. Of the 585 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 16% were sold at asking, and 48% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Milwaukee County, WI

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

Report Updated 16 Days Ago

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