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Milwaukee, WI

Aggregated across 20 ZIP codes in Milwaukee.

Population: 534,151 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Milwaukee, WI is $249,209 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $225,835 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,388/month. 160 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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$249,209

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$249,209
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+16.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+135.0%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$251,581
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
$225,835
Median list price
$221,435
Median price per sqft
$153
1-year sale-price change
+3.4%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
45
For-sale inventory
1,580
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
37
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
556

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,388/mo
1-year rent change
+4.7%
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
160
Elementary schools
103
Middle schools
14
High schools
37
Charter schools
27
School districts serving the area
Milwaukee School District, Seeds of Health Inc, United Community Center Inc.
Schools include
Cass Street Elementary, Lincoln Middle, Tenor High, United Community Center Acosta Middle School, Hayes Bilingual School

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 (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
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
2
Nearest Superfund site
Moss-American Co., Inc. (Kerr-McGee Oil Co.) (1 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
51.6°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
44.6°F
Annual precipitation
39.4 in
Annual snowfall
40.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°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
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-4,717
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
158,621
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
139,105

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
518
Nearest airport
Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (MWC) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
27
Hospitals include
ASCENSION ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, AURORA ST LUKES MEDICAL CENTER, ASCENSION SE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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
1,955
Housing built before 1970
70.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,035
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
74.5%

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

MilwaukeeState medianUS median
Median home value$249,209$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$225,835$322,500$325,000
Median days on market47 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,388/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,035$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 Milwaukee, WI?
$249,209.
What is the median sale price in Milwaukee, WI?
$225,835.
How long do homes take to sell in Milwaukee, WI?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Milwaukee, WI?
Typical rent: $1,388/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Milwaukee, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado, winterWeather, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Milwaukee, WI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Milwaukee, WI?
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 Milwaukee, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Milwaukee, WI?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Moss-American Co., Inc. (Kerr-McGee Oil Co.), 1 mi.
How many schools serve Milwaukee, WI?
160 schools (103 elementary, 14 middle, 37 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Milwaukee, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Milwaukee, WI?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Milwaukee, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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