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Milwaukee, Wisconsin market snapshot.
Milwaukee sits in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It's home to roughly 569,756 residents. The Census Bureau puts Milwaukee's median home value at $172,000, while Milwaukee County's median listing price runs $296,450, up about 5.8% over the past year.
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Milwaukee market snapshot
Population
569,756
Median Household Income
$51,888
Median Home Value (city)
$172,000
Median Listing Price (Milwaukee County)
$296,450
Median Gross Rent
$1,033/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.8%
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The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Milwaukee's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $172,000. Separately, Milwaukee County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $296,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
Regional Price Trend
FHFA's House Price Index for Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI shows a +5.8% year-over-year change in its most recent quarter. Milwaukee County's own annual index shows a 5.8% change in 2025.
Population & Income
Milwaukee has an estimated population of 569,756 and a median household income of $51,888, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
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