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Wauwatosa, WI — ZIP 53226

Population: 18,908 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 53226 (Wauwatosa, WI) is $423,910 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $395,050 after a median 28.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,609/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, tornado, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$423,910

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

28.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$423,910
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+27.0%
10-year appreciation
+78.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$423,910
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$395,050
Median list price
$389,900
Median price per sqft
$245
1-year sale-price change
-12.5%
Median days on market
28.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
58
For-sale inventory
55
Sale-to-list ratio
105.1%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
28

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,609/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Schools include
McKinley Elementary, Underwood Elementary, Vel R Phillips School, Wauwatosa Montessori School, Wauwatosa Virtual Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, tornado, winterWeather, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
4.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Waste Management of Wisconsin, Inc. (Brookfield Sanitary Landfill) (5.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.3 in
Annual snowfall
45.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
166
Days with Moderate air quality
180
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
250

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
151,863
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
126,990

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (MWC) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
FROEDTERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4,168 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Housing built before 1970
67.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.7%
Median annual property tax
$5,836
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
80.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
415,844
Average weekly wage
$1,276
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
187

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 53226State medianUS median
Median home value$423,910$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$395,050$322,500$325,000
Median days on market29 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,609/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,836$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 53226?
$423,910.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 53226?
$395,050.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 53226?
Median days on market: 28.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 53226?
Typical rent: $1,609/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 53226?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado, winterWeather, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 53226 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 53226?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 53226?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 53226?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 53226?
5 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 53226 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 53226?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 53226?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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