The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53214 sells for about $289,900, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 33 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,009 a month.
ZIP 53214 — Milwaukee
The 53214 housing market remains stable, characterized by steady demand and moderate price appreciation. While inventory remains tight, the area's relative affordability continues to attract buyers, supported by a solid local employment base and ongoing regional development.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, working-class families, and commuters seeking an affordable entry point into the Milwaukee housing market. Its central location and proximity to employment hubs make it a practical choice for those prioritizing accessibility and value.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% 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 3.5% · poverty 15.6% — 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 8.9%/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 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 53214, Milwaukee 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.
Crime rates in the West Allis and Milwaukee area are generally consistent with regional urban averages, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains active community policing initiatives to address neighborhood safety trends.
Schools serving the 53214 area are primarily part of the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, which provides a range of public educational options. Performance ratings vary by individual school, with ongoing district efforts focused on improving student outcomes and literacy rates.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including heavy winter snow and occasional severe summer thunderstorms. Flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Menomonee River, and property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail exposure.
The area benefits from its proximity to major industrial and healthcare employers in the Milwaukee metro region. Development momentum is driven by adaptive reuse of former industrial sites and ongoing infrastructure improvements along the I-94 corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by the local municipality and county, with rates determined by the combined levies of the city, county, school district, and technical college. Wisconsin utilizes a state-wide property tax credit system to provide relief to primary residences.
Residents have convenient access to I-94, providing a direct commute to downtown Milwaukee. Public transit options include regional bus routes that connect the area to the broader Milwaukee County Transit System network.
The area features several local parks and green spaces, including access to the Hank Aaron State Trail. Shopping and dining amenities are concentrated along the National Avenue and Greenfield Avenue corridors.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and low vacancy rates, driven by the area's affordability relative to the broader metro. Investor interest remains active, particularly for multi-family properties near major transit arteries.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors. Major employers in the surrounding Milwaukee area include Aurora Health Care and various industrial firms in the Menomonee Valley.
The area is served by a network of arterial roads and is well-connected to the Milwaukee County Transit System. Highway access via I-94 facilitates regional travel.
Ongoing planning efforts focus on transit-oriented development and the continued improvement of local commercial corridors.
The Milwaukee County assessment regime utilizes annual market-based valuations to determine property tax liabilities.
Parcels are subject to levies from the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District and the Milwaukee Area Technical College district.
Property insurance markets are stable, though premiums are sensitive to regional weather-related claims and the age of the housing stock.
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.
- Jellystone Park™ Caledonia4.313.6 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.43 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.48.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Wauwatosa3.93.3 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Greendale3.84.7 mi
- American Family Field4.72.4 mi
- Fiserv Forum4.75.4 mi
- Milwaukee Public Market4.75.6 mi
- Wisconsin State Fair Park4.50.3 mi
- Baird Center4.55.3 mi
- Milwaukee County Zoo4.61.6 mi
- Harley-Davidson Museum®4.75.2 mi
- Milwaukee Art Museum4.86.3 mi
- Mitchell Park Domes Horticulture Conservatory4.73.6 mi
- Lakefront Brewery4.66.2 mi
- Harley-Davidson Museum®4.75.2 mi
- Milwaukee Art Museum4.86.3 mi
- Milwaukee Public Museum4.85.1 mi
- Discovery World4.66.3 mi
- Miller High Life Theatre®4.55.3 mi
- Mitchell Park Domes Horticulture Conservatory4.73.6 mi
- Boerner Botanical Gardens4.75.6 mi
- Seven Bridges4.810.7 mi
- Friends of Firefly Grove Park4.93.3 mi
- Bradford Beach4.67.8 mi
- South Shore Yacht Club4.66.9 mi
- McKinley Marina Central Docks4.66.9 mi
- Milwaukee Yacht Club4.57 mi
- South Milwaukee Yacht Club4.511.6 mi
- CenterPointe Marine Milwaukee4.45.6 mi
- Brown Deer Park Golf Course4.510.1 mi
- Wanaki Golf Course4.410 mi
- Dretzka Park Golf Course4.410.6 mi
- Muskego Lakes Country Club4.311 mi
- Oakwood Park Golf Course4.410.8 mi
- Mayfair4.23.5 mi
- Milwaukee Public Market4.75.6 mi
- Southridge Mall4.14.8 mi
- 3rd St. Market Hall4.55.4 mi
- Bayshore4.28.9 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 regional trail providing biking and walking access through the Menomonee Valley.
A long-standing community hub for local produce and seasonal goods.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched properties in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.