Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI Housing Market Brief
metro · WI · as of May 2026
What is Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI in its market cycle?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Days on Market | 36 days | ▲ +20% |
How has Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 29 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
How affordable is Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI scores 27 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI's Alpha Score?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (50/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (6/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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