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Manitowoc, WI metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · WI · as of August 2026

Seller's

What is Manitowoc, WI metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
+17.888
Inventory Health25%
-2.454
Affordability20%
-11.370
Economic Strength20%
88
Rental Yield15%
-27.419

Where is Manitowoc, WI metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Manitowoc, WI metro area is classified as Growing strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

What’s the forecast for Manitowoc, WI metro area?

Our model forecasts Manitowoc, WI metro area’s home prices to rise about 6.6% over the next 12 months (medium confidence).

This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.

Manitowoc, WI metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$260K▲ +10.5%
Median Days on Market36 days▲ +12.5%
Months of Supply2.7▲ +28.6%
Homes for Sale234▲ +18.2%
Homes Sold89-7.3%
Median Price / Sq Ft$171▲ +3.6%

How has Manitowoc, WI metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 65
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Manitowoc, WI metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of August 2026, Manitowoc, WI metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 65 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Manitowoc, WI metro area?

The median sale price in Manitowoc, WI metro area is $260K, having risen 10.5% over the past year.

How affordable is Manitowoc, WI metro area?

Manitowoc, WI metro area scores 70 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Manitowoc, WI metro area's Alpha Score?

Manitowoc, WI metro area's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (88/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (19/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

Want the live, interactive view of Manitowoc, WI metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.