Milwaukee, WI Housing


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The housing market in Milwaukee, WI is thriving. The median value of homes in the city is $180,800, which is lower than the national median of $338,100. In the last year, houses have appreciated 11.74%, much higher than the 8.27% national appreciation rate. This indicates that buying in Milwaukee is a good investment for those looking to take advantage of increasing home prices and get into an affordable market. With rising home values and a growing economy, Milwaukee is becoming an attractive option for potential homeowners.

The median home cost in Milwaukee is $180,800. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 76.2%. Home Appreciation in Milwaukee is up 14.0%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Milwaukee real estate is 66 years old
The Rental Market in Milwaukee
- Renters make up 50.8% of the Milwaukee population
- 4.0% of houses and apartments in Milwaukee, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingMilwaukee, WisconsinUnited States
  257,267.0139,647,020.0
  6942
  $180,800$338,100
  14.0%16.6%
  53.7%57.0%
  76.2%101.1%
  $24.17$10.98
  $3,277$2,690
  36.5%57.4%
  10.8%11.2%
  52.7%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  4.0%1.9%
  0.4%0.4%
  0.6%0.7%
  0.3%0.4%
  0.3%3.6%
  5.3%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  2.0%2.6%
  3.0%2.4%
  6.1%2.8%
  9.5%3.9%
  9.9%4.5%
  27.1%11.3%
  21.5%13.0%
  14.1%20.1%
  3.3%13.6%
  1.2%8.3%
  1.3%9.7%
  0.5%3.9%
  0.2%2.2%
  0.1%0.8%
  0.2%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.1%0.2%
  3.5%13.6%
  3.5%13.6%
  3.3%13.6%
  4.1%13.2%
  8.7%14.8%
  3.3%13.6%
  19.5%10.0%
  10.4%4.7%
  36.5%12.2%
Reviews for Milwaukee
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I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese  More

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Over 3 years ago

Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income  More

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