Market Snapshot
- Median listing price
- $268K
- Median rent
- $1,300/mo
- Days on market
- 214 days
- Gross rental yield
- 5.82%
- STR vs LTR
- $1,388/mo STR · $1,300/mo LTR
The median listing price in Milwaukee, WI ZIP 53222 is $268,000 as of June 2026.
The median market rent in Milwaukee, WI ZIP 53222 is $1,300/month as of June 2026.
The median days on market in Milwaukee, WI ZIP 53222 is 214 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.
At a median list price of $268,000 and a median rent of $1,300/month, the gross rental yield in Milwaukee, WI ZIP 53222 is 5.82% as of June 2026.
In Milwaukee, WI ZIP 53222, median Airbnb revenue is $1,388/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,300/month as of June 2026.
Milwaukee, WI 53222 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 53222
Report Date: June 2026
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.
Market Overview
This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Market Metrics
The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Rental Market
Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.
Property Taxes
Liquidity & Velocity
Market Trends & Context
Understanding Market Temperature
A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.
Current Mortgage Rate Context
Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:
Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in the Milwaukee 53222 area are approximately 6.53%, reflecting a stable market environment for property owners compared to earlier 2026 benchmarks.
Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.
Key Findings
- The primary market indicator, the median sold price 274,000, suggests recent transaction values are firm and support continued moderate appreciation; up price momentum aligns with this sold-price signal and supports seller-side pricing power in many transactions.
- The relatively long median days on market 214 points to slower sales velocity and increased time needed to transact, which may indicate pricing friction or more selective buyer behavior rather than immediate liquidity; consider targeted pricing or condition improvements to reduce time to contract.
- There is a noticeable spread between the median listing price 268,000 and the median sold price 274,000, which may indicate sellers achieving premiums over asking in some transactions; pricing strategy should account for recent sold-price realizations to avoid missed opportunities or extended marketing periods.
- Market context shows a moderate interest rate environment with Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in the Milwaukee 53222 area at 6.53%, combined with a up rent year-over-year trend and a neutral market temperature; financing costs and rising rents should be factored into hold vs. sell decisions and investor underwriting.
Notable Properties
The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.
Recent Transactions
Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.
Sold above market average
Sold at market average
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Sold below market average
Sold below market average
Investment Analysis
Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.
Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost
20% down, 6.53% rate, 1.5% tax
Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP
Data Sources
Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.
Report generated: 6/1/2026
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