Waukesha, part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area, offers suburban amenities, regional job access, and relative affordability that drive buyer interest. From January to June 2025, listings received 3.4 times more views per property than the U.S. average and sold in a median of 28 days. The median listing price was $341,000, below the national median of $440,000, making Waukesha one of the more affordable Top 20 markets. Waukesha is the highest-ranked Wisconsin market in 2025 due to competitive pace and pricing. Its location west of Milwaukee provides access to jobs, culture, and transportation while maintaining a quieter suburban environment. The affordability attracts first-time buyers, move-up shoppers, and relocators from higher-cost areas.
Part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area, this southeastern Wisconsin community combines suburban amenities, regional job access, and relative affordability-qualities that are fueling strong buyer interest. From January to June 2025, Waukesha listings received 3.4 times more views per property than the U.S. average and sold in a median of just 28 days. The median listing price during that period was $341,000, well below the national median of $440,000, making it one of the more affordable markets in the Top 20.
Its location just west of Milwaukee gives residents easy access to the metro's job market, cultural offerings, and transportation network while maintaining a quieter suburban environment. The city's affordability compared with national averages attracts a mix of first-time buyers, move-up shoppers, and those relocating from higher-cost areas.
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