The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53103 sells for about $550,000, or $616 per square foot.
Prices are up +39.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 15 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,125 a month.
ZIP 53103 — Big Bend
The Big Bend housing market is experiencing significant price appreciation and high demand, as evidenced by a 39.1% year-over-year price increase. Low inventory levels and a competitive sale-to-list ratio suggest a seller-favored market, though the small sample size of sales warrants a cautious outlook for long-term stability.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and those seeking a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle while remaining within a reasonable commuting distance to major employment centers in Waukesha and Milwaukee.
Median prices moved up 39.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 15 days on market with 12.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
1% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 102.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.3% · poverty 1.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 53103, Waukesha County WI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Big Bend is generally considered a safe, low-crime community, with reported crime rates significantly lower than the national and regional averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Mukwonago Area School District, which is generally well-regarded for its academic performance and student support services.
The area faces typical Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with localized flood risks near the Fox River.
The area maintains a semi-rural character with steady residential development, benefiting from its proximity to the larger Waukesha and Milwaukee employment hubs.
Property taxes are levied by Waukesha County, the Village of Big Bend, and the Mukwonago Area School District, with rates determined by local millage and state-mandated assessment formulas.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with easy access to I-43 providing a direct route to the Milwaukee metropolitan employment core.
The area features access to the Fox River for water activities, several local parks, and proximity to regional golf courses and nature trails in the surrounding Waukesha County area.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the predominantly single-family residential nature of the ZIP, with low vacancy pressure and high demand for quality housing.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small businesses, local services, and proximity to the broader Waukesha County industrial and commercial base.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with I-43 serving as the main artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on maintaining the village's residential character while managing modest growth in housing inventory.
Parcels are subject to Mukwonago Area School District taxes and Waukesha County municipal levies.
Standard property insurance coverage is available, with premiums influenced by regional weather-related risk factors.
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.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and scenic views.
Local community park with recreational facilities and green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.