The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53186 sells for about $360,750, or $379 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 8 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,229 a month.
ZIP 53186 — Waukesha
The 53186 housing market shows resilience with a median sale price of $360,750 and a competitive sale-to-list ratio of 104%. While inventory remains tight, the market is experiencing steady year-over-year price growth. Buyers should be prepared for quick transactions given the low median days on market.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, families, and those seeking proximity to Carroll University and local employment hubs in Waukesha.
Median prices moved up 4.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 8 days on market with 4.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
1% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 104% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.7% · poverty 9.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53186, 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 Waukesha School District, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the region.
The area benefits from proximity to Carroll University and established commercial corridors in Waukesha, providing a steady economic base.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels in Wisconsin, with rates influenced by local school district levies and municipal service requirements.
The ZIP offers convenient access to major regional freeways, facilitating commutes toward the Milwaukee employment core.
Residents have access to local parks, shopping districts, and dining options within the city of Waukesha, with proximity to Carroll University amenities.
The rental market shows a significant renter share of approximately 45.4%, with demand driven by local university students and workforce housing needs.
The local economy is anchored by education, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors within the broader Waukesha County region.
The area is primarily served by regional highway corridors connecting to the greater Milwaukee metropolitan area.
Development activity is focused on infill and residential maintenance within the established city limits.
Waukesha County utilizes a centralized assessment process to determine property values for taxation purposes.
Parcels are subject to Waukesha School District levies and municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by standard Midwestern hazard profiles, including wind and winter weather risks.
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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- Jellystone Park™ Caledonia4.319 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.41.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Wauwatosa3.98.1 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Greendale3.810.8 mi
- American Family Field4.711.4 mi
- Fiserv Forum4.714.3 mi
- Milwaukee Public Market4.714.7 mi
- Wisconsin State Fair Park4.59.3 mi
- Baird Center4.514.2 mi
- Milwaukee County Zoo4.68 mi
- Mitchell Park Domes Horticulture Conservatory4.712.7 mi
- Boerner Botanical Gardens4.710 mi
- Marcus Majestic Cinema4.51.9 mi
- Pettit National Ice Center4.69.2 mi
- Harley-Davidson Museum®4.714.2 mi
- Milwaukee Art Museum4.815.3 mi
- Milwaukee Public Museum4.814.1 mi
- Discovery World4.615.3 mi
- Miller High Life Theatre®4.514.2 mi
- Mitchell Park Domes Horticulture Conservatory4.712.7 mi
- Boerner Botanical Gardens4.710 mi
- Friends of Firefly Grove Park4.97.6 mi
- Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit4.810.2 mi
- Menomonee Park4.610.1 mi
- South Shore Yacht Club4.615.9 mi
- McKinley Marina Central Docks4.615.8 mi
- Milwaukee Yacht Club4.515.9 mi
- South Milwaukee Yacht Club4.519.4 mi
- CenterPointe Marine Milwaukee4.414.8 mi
- Broadlands Golf Club4.112.5 mi
- Ironwood Golf Course4.69.2 mi
- Western Lakes Golf Club & Event Venue4.36.9 mi
- Wanaki Golf Course4.46.6 mi
- Morningstar Golfers Club4.38.6 mi
- Mayfair4.28.4 mi
- Southridge Mall4.110.8 mi
- Brookfield Square4.14.6 mi
- Meijer4.311.3 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport4.515.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A private liberal arts university that serves as a major anchor and cultural hub for the area.
Features a variety of local restaurants, shops, and historic architecture.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 15.1% 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. Validation: confirmed genuine market swing — the flagged $360,750 was independently re-read and corroborated by 2 source(s); it stands as the new anchor baseline.