The story of this market
The typical home in Washington County, Wisconsin sells for about $435,000, or $231 per square foot.
Prices are up +2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 39 days to sell. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 130% since 2000. Last year 25 of 30 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. The biggest natural hazard here is cold wave, which FEMA rates relatively high. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,263 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,263 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively Low.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
+6%
2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2022 (+14.5%). Worst: 2011 (-4.5%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+5.2%
WI · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$1,553
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
+6%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 30 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
48
Relatively Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $48,370,891.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
84.7%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7169 | 4602 | 84.7% | 3.2% | $275,000 |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Washington County, Wisconsin
Washington County's housing market remains balanced, characterized by steady price appreciation and limited inventory. High demand for suburban living continues to support values, though buyers are increasingly sensitive to interest rates and pricing.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: median price diverges 14.5% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict.
Select a city to expand its ZIP intel reports beneath · 8 cities · 13 ZIP reports
Median prices moved up 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0.33% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.5% · poverty 4.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Deterministic aggregate of 11 researched ZIP reports of 13 — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Washington County, Wisconsin — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.
researched Sep 30
researched Sep 30
researched Sep 30
researched Oct 1
researched Sep 18
researched Sep 19
researched Sep 18
researched Sep 30
researched Sep 18
researched Sep 30
| 53017 | Richfield | $481,000 | $204 | — | — | — | — | — | 74 | $1,255 | researched Sep 30 |
| 53022 | Germantown | $465,236 | $201 | +5.2% | 47 | 99.2% | 22% | 2.1 | 48 | $1,367 | researched Sep 30 |
| 53027 | Hartford | $358,053 | $228 | — | 28 | — | — | — | 62 | $1,110 | researched Sep 30 |
| 53033 | Richfield | $490,500 | — | -7.9% | 22 | 103.6% | 3.6% | 3.6 | 9 | $1,608 | researched Oct 1 |
| 53037 | Jackson | $482,450 | $228 | 0% | 32 | — | — | — | 52 | $1,155 | researched Sep 18 |
| 53040 | Kewaskum | $369,900 | $222 | +2.1% | 72 | 98.5% | — | 4.6 | 23 | $1,092 | researched Sep 19 |
| 53060 | Newburg | $630,000 | $292 | +4.2% | 45 | 98.5% | 15% | 3.8 | 171 | $1,850 | researched Sep 18 |
| 53075 | Random Lake | $415,000 | $185 | +3.2% | 52 | 96% | 25% | 4.5 | 1,384 | $939 | researched Sep 30 |
| 53076 | Richfield | $565,300 | $605 | -13.7% | 5 | 102.4% | — | 3 | 12 | $1,500 | researched Sep 18 |
| 53086 | Slinger | $325,000 | $203 | — | 41 | — | — | — | 125 | $1,078 | researched Sep 30 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Washington County generally reports lower crime rates compared to the broader Milwaukee metropolitan area, maintaining a reputation for safety and community stability.
The county is served by several highly-rated public school districts, including West Bend and Germantown, which are frequently recognized for strong academic performance and extracurricular offerings.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risks primarily concentrated near the Milwaukee River and its tributaries.
Economic momentum is driven by a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services, with ongoing residential development in the southern portions of the county near the Milwaukee border.
Property taxes are determined by local municipal and school district levies; the county maintains a relatively stable assessment regime with standard exemptions for primary residences.
The county offers extensive outdoor amenities, including the Kettle Moraine State Forest, numerous lakes for water sports, and a well-developed network of parks and trails.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with a limited supply of new multi-family developments relative to the growing population.
The economy is anchored by a diverse industrial base, including manufacturing, healthcare, and retail, with strong ties to the broader Milwaukee-Waukesha labor market.
The county is served by major corridors including I-41 and US-45, providing critical north-south connectivity to the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
The county utilizes a centralized assessment process to ensure equitable property valuation across its various municipalities.
The county is served by various special districts, including technical college districts and regional flood control authorities.
Property insurance premiums remain competitive, though insurers are increasingly monitoring risks associated with severe weather events.
- Slick City Action Park4.425.6 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.425.1 mi
- Waldvogel's Farm4.624.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Wauwatosa3.925.2 mi
- K1 Speed Milwaukee4.423.8 mi
- American Family Field4.728.7 mi
- Fiserv Forum4.729.2 mi
- Wisconsin State Fair Park4.528.2 mi
- Baird Center4.529.5 mi
- Harley-Davidson Museum®4.730 mi
- Holy Hill - Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians4.911.1 mi
- Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary LLC4.78.4 mi
- Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve4.818.3 mi
- The Mineshaft4.28.4 mi
- Marcus Menomonee Falls Cinema4.315.4 mi
- Harley-Davidson Museum®4.730 mi
- Milwaukee Public Museum4.829.4 mi
- Miller High Life Theatre®4.529.4 mi
- Pabst Mansion4.829 mi
- Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts4.822.2 mi
- Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve4.818.3 mi
- Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center4.63.9 mi
- Menomonee Park4.616.4 mi
- Mauthe Lake Recreation Area4.714.6 mi
- Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit4.815 mi
- Port Washington Marina4.719 mi
- McKinley Marina Central Docks4.629.8 mi
- Milwaukee Yacht Club4.529.8 mi
- Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club4.523.7 mi
- Milwaukee Paddle Tavern | The Harp4.929.3 mi
- Ironwood Golf Course4.618.2 mi
- Washington County Golf Course4.66.7 mi
- Kettle Hills Golf Course4.310.1 mi
- The Bog4.413.1 mi
- Dretzka Park Golf Course4.418.2 mi
- Basse's Farms4.514 mi
- Meijer4.319.5 mi
- Fleet Farm4.314.9 mi
- Pick 'n Save3.818 mi
- Kohl's4.215.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A massive natural area offering hiking, camping, and skiing, serving as a primary recreational anchor for the region.
A popular destination for boating, fishing, and lakeside living, contributing significantly to the county's quality of life.
Features a vibrant mix of local boutiques, restaurants, and cultural venues like the Museum of Wisconsin Art.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov