Top Wisconsin markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaver Dam, WI | 95 | A |
| 2 | Stevens Point, WI | 95 | A |
| 3 | Milwaukee, WI | 93 | A |
| 4 | Oshkosh, WI | 93 | A |
| 5 | Fond du Lac, WI | 93 | A |
| 6 | Manitowoc, WI | 92 | A- |
| 7 | Shawano, WI | 91 | A- |
| 8 | Platteville, WI | 90 | A- |
| 9 | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 90 | A- |
| 10 | Appleton, WI | 89 | B+ |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodge County, WI | 93 | A |
| 2 | Kenosha County, WI | 93 | A |
| 3 | Portage County, WI | 92 | A- |
| 4 | Waukesha County, WI | 91 | A- |
| 5 | Vernon County, WI | 90 | A- |
| 6 | Ozaukee County, WI | 90 | A- |
| 7 | Washington County, WI | 89 | B+ |
| 8 | Shawano County, WI | 89 | B+ |
| 9 | Fond du Lac County, WI | 88 | B+ |
| 10 | Winnebago County, WI | 88 | B+ |
Wisconsin Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in Wisconsin. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
Wisconsin Metro Areas
26 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in Wisconsin
+14 more metro areas in Wisconsin tracked by PropertyIQ
Wisconsin Counties
72 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in Wisconsin
+60 more counties in Wisconsin tracked by PropertyIQ
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Wisconsin Real Estate Market Analysis
Finding the right markets to invest in across Wisconsin means looking past headline price figures. The PropertyIQ Score reads every metropolitan area and county in Wisconsin on price momentum from Zillow and demand pressure from Realtor.com, validated against actual market outcomes from 2001 to 2023 — surfacing which markets are positioned to outperform their state and which are set to lag.
Wisconsin's housing market combines genuine affordability with a diversified economy spanning manufacturing (Harley-Davidson, Johnson Controls, Oshkosh Corp), agriculture, healthcare, and three major research universities. Milwaukee is undergoing sustained downtown revitalization driven by healthcare anchors (Froedtert, Aurora) and the arts community. Madison's high education attainment and Big Ten anchor create premium pricing relative to other Wisconsin markets.
View the full PropertyIQ dashboard for any Wisconsin market — including its PropertyIQ Score, updated monthly, and the price-momentum and market-flow signals behind it. Compare Wisconsin markets against their state benchmark or against each other to identify opportunities aligned with your investment strategy.
Wisconsin Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
Wisconsin Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-18. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in Wisconsin?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 26 metro areas and 72 counties in Wisconsin, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a Wisconsin market?
A score of 50 marks Wisconsin's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a Wisconsin market is read against Wisconsin's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the Wisconsin average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for Wisconsin?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a Wisconsin metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for Wisconsin market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for Wisconsin shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which Wisconsin metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Beaver Dam, WI has the highest PropertyIQ Score among Wisconsin metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.