Census ACS 2023 · 96 cities
Most Expensive Cities in Wisconsin
Housing costs are the single largest expense for most families. In Wisconsin, Whitefish Bay village has the highest median home value at $498,700. Across the state's 96 major cities, home values reflect local demand, job markets, school quality, and proximity to amenities. Understanding housing costs city-by-city helps homebuyers and renters find the best value for their budget within Wisconsin.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Home Value | Median Rent | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Rapids city | $116,600 | $872.00 | $54,116 |
| 2 | Whitewater city | $211,800 | $985.00 | $49,000 |
| 3 | Whitefish Bay village | $498,700 | $1,348 | $154,255 |
| 4 | Weston village | $215,900 | $975.00 | $75,565 |
| 5 | West Bend city | $244,500 | $1,033 | $75,043 |
| 6 | West Allis city | $191,700 | $1,012 | $69,685 |
| 7 | Wauwatosa city | $307,600 | $1,373 | $93,859 |
| 8 | Wausau city | $155,900 | $950.00 | $61,877 |
| 9 | Waupun city | $167,700 | $830.00 | $66,931 |
| 10 | Waunakee village | $490,300 | $1,236 | $128,750 |
| 11 | Waukesha city | $286,600 | $1,183 | $81,651 |
| 12 | Watertown city | $211,500 | $1,061 | $68,333 |
| 13 | Verona city | $382,800 | $1,462 | $119,148 |
| 14 | Two Rivers city | $121,800 | $756.00 | $58,716 |
| 15 | Sussex village | $384,900 | $1,231 | $112,031 |
| 16 | Superior city | $168,500 | $881.00 | $63,415 |
| 17 | Sun Prairie city | $339,800 | $1,374 | $90,521 |
| 18 | Suamico village | $341,100 | $1,148 | $113,614 |
| 19 | Stoughton city | $283,900 | $1,155 | $78,517 |
| 20 | Stevens Point city | $189,700 | $874.00 | $56,218 |
| 21 | South Milwaukee city | $216,400 | $1,014 | $70,146 |
| 22 | Shorewood village | $423,600 | $1,291 | $89,135 |
| 23 | Sheboygan city | $165,200 | $874.00 | $62,953 |
| 24 | Salem Lakes village | $281,500 | $1,132 | $94,554 |
| 25 | River Falls city | $299,800 | $1,050 | $78,078 |
| 26 | Richfield village | $456,500 | $1,460 | $135,774 |
| 27 | Reedsburg city | $218,300 | $944.00 | $71,991 |
| 28 | Racine city | $158,100 | $983.00 | $55,705 |
| 29 | Portage city | $187,300 | $963.00 | $62,785 |
| 30 | Port Washington city | $276,000 | $1,021 | $81,582 |
| 31 | Plover village | $244,500 | $1,041 | $83,139 |
| 32 | Pleasant Prairie village | $336,300 | $1,446 | $103,903 |
| 33 | Platteville city | $186,900 | $885.00 | $42,667 |
| 34 | Pewaukee city | $434,700 | $1,485 | $112,093 |
| 35 | Oshkosh city | $168,400 | $908.00 | $61,929 |
| 36 | Oregon village | $361,200 | $1,229 | $100,695 |
| 37 | Onalaska city | $279,100 | $1,096 | $84,898 |
| 38 | Oconomowoc city | $367,700 | $1,235 | $105,833 |
| 39 | Oak Creek city | $305,100 | $1,397 | $93,120 |
| 40 | New Richmond city | $269,000 | $1,070 | $87,500 |
| 41 | New Berlin city | $343,500 | $1,409 | $97,414 |
| 42 | Neenah city | $194,700 | $970.00 | $73,880 |
| 43 | Muskego city | $390,900 | $1,292 | $116,361 |
| 44 | Mount Pleasant village | $269,900 | $1,045 | $90,189 |
| 45 | Monroe city | $184,400 | $844.00 | $67,621 |
| 46 | Milwaukee city | $172,000 | $1,033 | $51,888 |
| 47 | Middleton city | $457,400 | $1,357 | $85,526 |
| 48 | Mequon city | $485,300 | $2,271 | $147,391 |
| 49 | Menomonie city | $203,800 | $933.00 | $54,587 |
| 50 | Menomonee Falls village | $341,600 | $1,257 | $98,460 |
| 51 | Menasha city | $169,200 | $866.00 | $64,392 |
| 52 | Marshfield city | $169,900 | $798.00 | $59,294 |
| 53 | Marinette city | $111,600 | $763.00 | $57,461 |
| 54 | Manitowoc city | $143,900 | $787.00 | $62,133 |
| 55 | Madison city | $346,900 | $1,364 | $76,983 |
| 56 | Little Chute village | $223,400 | $1,141 | $79,260 |
| 57 | La Crosse city | $196,600 | $977.00 | $53,803 |
| 58 | Kenosha city | $210,500 | $1,137 | $68,532 |
| 59 | Kaukauna city | $198,800 | $988.00 | $78,353 |
| 60 | Janesville city | $209,700 | $1,037 | $71,664 |
| 61 | Hudson city | $355,000 | $1,377 | $97,036 |
| 62 | Howard village | $286,200 | $1,053 | $84,896 |
| 63 | Holmen village | $262,600 | $1,164 | $77,083 |
| 64 | Hobart village | $363,500 | $1,226 | $111,918 |
| 65 | Hartford city | $261,300 | $1,095 | $74,252 |
| 66 | Harrison village | $314,200 | $1,397 | $118,047 |
| 67 | Greenville village | $337,100 | $1,219 | $110,103 |
| 68 | Greenfield city | $247,800 | $1,123 | $69,016 |
| 69 | Greendale village | $289,600 | $1,177 | $95,015 |
| 70 | Green Bay city | $191,500 | $904.00 | $62,546 |
| 71 | Grafton village | $301,300 | $1,162 | $88,634 |
| 72 | Glendale city | $260,300 | $1,354 | $77,096 |
| 73 | Germantown village | $356,700 | $1,310 | $104,337 |
| 74 | Franklin city | $343,400 | $1,325 | $108,342 |
| 75 | Fox Crossing village | $228,000 | $961.00 | $74,423 |
| 76 | Fort Atkinson city | $198,600 | $957.00 | $75,350 |
| 77 | Fond du Lac city | $161,300 | $905.00 | $61,620 |
| 78 | Fitchburg city | $389,400 | $1,302 | $85,420 |
| 79 | Elkhorn city | $255,300 | $999.00 | $73,052 |
| 80 | Eau Claire city | $228,000 | $971.00 | $65,369 |
| 81 | DeForest village | $337,500 | $1,381 | $106,223 |
| 82 | De Pere city | $253,900 | $981.00 | $80,550 |
| 83 | Cudahy city | $201,000 | $977.00 | $66,717 |
| 84 | Chippewa Falls city | $194,800 | $910.00 | $62,133 |
| 85 | Cedarburg city | $386,400 | $1,057 | $82,110 |
| 86 | Caledonia village | $279,400 | $1,080 | $91,053 |
| 87 | Burlington city | $268,300 | $967.00 | $81,658 |
| 88 | Brown Deer village | $221,100 | $1,132 | $91,567 |
| 89 | Brookfield city | $419,300 | $1,794 | $124,026 |
| 90 | Beloit city | $133,500 | $989.00 | $59,975 |
| 91 | Bellevue village | $267,700 | $1,083 | $80,750 |
| 92 | Beaver Dam city | $189,800 | $942.00 | $68,757 |
| 93 | Baraboo city | $201,800 | $926.00 | $73,515 |
| 94 | Ashwaubenon village | $245,100 | $945.00 | $71,180 |
| 95 | Appleton city | $211,500 | $957.00 | $77,450 |
| 96 | Allouez village | $217,100 | $984.00 | $90,035 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Whitefish Bay village is the #1 ranked city in Wisconsin by median home value, with a value of $498,700 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Wisconsin has 96 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Wisconsin.