The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53149 sells for about $477,164, or $231 per square foot.
Prices are up +13.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 70 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,167 a month.
ZIP 53149 — Mukwonago
The Mukwonago housing market shows resilience with a 13.5% year-over-year price increase and a median sale price of $477,164. While inventory remains tight at 74 active listings, the market is moving at a moderate pace with a 70-day median time on market. Figures for months of supply and sale-to-list ratios were not explicitly published for this ZIP and are omitted.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, while offering enough housing variety to attract downsizers looking for newer condo options.
Median prices moved up 13.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 70 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 3.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53149, 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.
The area is served by the Mukwonago Area School District, which is generally regarded as a stable, well-performing district for the region.
The area features significant water bodies like Phantom Lake, necessitating awareness of local flood-plain management and standard regional insurance coverage for wind and storm events.
Development is characterized by steady residential expansion, including new condo and single-family projects like those in the Phantom Lakes Preserves, supported by proximity to Waukesha employment hubs.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county level in Waukesha County; specific effective rates vary by school district and local municipal levies.
Residents primarily commute via I-43, providing a direct corridor toward the Milwaukee metropolitan employment core.
The area offers extensive outdoor amenities including Phantom Lake, various local parks, and proximity to regional trail systems, with local shopping and dining concentrated in the village center.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family rentals and newer condo developments, with demand supported by the area's suburban appeal and limited vacancy pressure.
The local economy is anchored by a mix of small businesses, retail, and services, with many residents commuting to larger employers in the broader Waukesha and Milwaukee metro areas.
The area is primarily auto-dependent, with I-43 serving as the primary transit artery connecting the village to the regional highway network.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and the expansion of existing subdivisions to accommodate steady population growth.
Waukesha County utilizes a centralized assessment process to determine property values for taxation purposes across its municipalities.
Parcels are subject to Mukwonago Area School District levies and various local municipal and county special district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including severe storm and wind risks common to southeastern Wisconsin.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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 Park4.419.1 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.414.1 mi
- K1 Speed Milwaukee4.414.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Wauwatosa3.919.7 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Greendale3.818 mi
- Wisconsin State Fair Park4.519.6 mi
- Boerner Botanical Gardens4.716.4 mi
- Alpine Valley Music Theatre4.110.3 mi
- Walworth County Fairgrounds and Campgrounds- Elkhorn, Wisconsin4.516.7 mi
- New Berlin Ale House4.414.5 mi
- Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit4.811.7 mi
- Old World Wisconsin4.77.5 mi
- Retzer Nature Center4.810.1 mi
- Green Meadows Petting Farm4.87.8 mi
- Springs Water Park4.212.7 mi
- Walworth County Fairgrounds and Campgrounds- Elkhorn, Wisconsin4.516.7 mi
- Old World Wisconsin4.77.5 mi
- Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts4.817.1 mi
- Kids in Motion4.416.3 mi
- East Troy Railroad Museum4.76.5 mi
- Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit4.811.7 mi
- Retzer Nature Center4.810.1 mi
- Minooka Park4.711 mi
- Paradise Springs Nature Trail4.77.6 mi
- Scuppernong Trailhead4.87.6 mi
- The Boat House Lauderdale Lakes4.313 mi
- Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club4.513.5 mi
- Alpine Valley Resort4.410.3 mi
- Broadlands Golf Club4.15.8 mi
- Western Lakes Golf Club & Event Venue4.312.9 mi
- Morningstar Golfers Club4.34.2 mi
- Muskego Lakes Country Club4.312.8 mi
- Fleet Farm4.610.2 mi
- Meijer4.310.1 mi
- Sendik's Food Market Meadowbrook4.310.8 mi
- Marshalls4.412.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.39.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A central recreational feature providing water access and scenic views.
A major local park serving as a community hub for events and outdoor activities.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).