The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53029 sells for about $600,890, or $249 per square foot.
Prices are up +20% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 54 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,257 a month.
ZIP 53029 — Hartland
The Hartland 53029 housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory and strong year-over-year price appreciation. While median prices have reached $750,000, the market is balanced by steady demand from families and professionals. Note that some specific metrics like months of supply are estimated based on current sales volume and active listing counts.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and outdoor recreational access, while remaining within commuting distance of Milwaukee.
Median prices moved up 20.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 54 days on market with 1.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
6% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 4.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53029, Wisconsin
The area is served by highly-rated public schools within the Arrowhead Union High School District and Hartland-Lakeside School District.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and winter weather; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near lakes and streams.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Milwaukee metro employment core, with steady residential development and a mix of local commercial services.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county level in Wisconsin, with rates varying by school district and local levies; no state-level property tax exists.
Residents primarily commute by car to the Milwaukee metropolitan area via I-94, with typical drive times ranging from 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.
The area features extensive access to the Kettle Moraine State Forest, numerous local parks, and proximity to several lakes including Lake Nagawicka for boating and fishing.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand, with limited inventory of multi-family units compared to single-family rentals.
The local economy is supported by a mix of professional services, healthcare, and retail, with many residents commuting to larger employers in the Milwaukee and Waukesha areas.
The area is primarily auto-dependent, with I-94 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional transit.
Development is focused on residential infill and expansion of local commercial services to support the growing population.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and municipal taxes; specific special districts for utilities or flood control may apply to certain developments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk common to the Midwest.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Slick City Action Park4.415.9 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.411.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Wauwatosa3.916 mi
- K1 Speed Milwaukee4.49.5 mi
- Springs Water Park4.27.4 mi
- Wisconsin State Fair Park4.518.6 mi
- New Berlin Ale House4.415.4 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.415.9 mi
- Basse's Farms4.58.2 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.411.3 mi
- Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts4.810.3 mi
- Kids in Motion4.415.6 mi
- Wisconsin Automotive Museum4.812.4 mi
- Schauer Arts Center4.812.4 mi
- Parry Spring4.811 mi
- Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit4.87.8 mi
- Menomonee Park4.68.2 mi
- Brookfield Sports Complex4.310 mi
- Retzer Nature Center4.89 mi
- Fox Brook Park4.610 mi
- Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club4.55.7 mi
- Ironwood Golf Course4.63.1 mi
- The Club at Lac La Belle4.78.8 mi
- Western Lakes Golf Club & Event Venue4.36.1 mi
- Wanaki Golf Course4.49 mi
- Kettle Hills Golf Course4.310.1 mi
- Basse's Farms4.58.2 mi
- Meijer4.35.6 mi
- The Corners of Brookfield4.411.8 mi
- Fleet Farm4.48 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.411.2 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport4.526.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major local lake providing recreational boating, fishing, and swimming opportunities.
Extensive trail systems for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 24.8% 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. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $750,000 (24.8% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $750,000 (+24.8% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.