The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53222 sells for about $272,576, or $195 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 40 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $997 a month.
ZIP 53222 — Milwaukee
The 53222 housing market is characterized by tight supply and steady demand, with a median home price of approximately $272,576. While inventory remains constrained, the market maintains a balanced leverage position, supported by its proximity to major Milwaukee employment hubs and retail centers.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance between urban proximity and established residential neighborhoods with access to regional retail.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 40 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
17% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.6% · poverty 11.5% — 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 8.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 53222, 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.
The area is served by Milwaukee Public Schools, with school quality varying significantly by specific neighborhood and individual school performance metrics.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with property insurance premiums reflecting regional hazard exposure.
The area benefits from proximity to the Milwaukee employment core and the Mayfair commercial district, providing stable economic access and retail infrastructure.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Milwaukee County, with rates reflecting local school district levies and city-wide budgetary requirements.
Residents have direct access to major highway corridors, facilitating a standard commute to downtown Milwaukee and surrounding suburban employment hubs.
The area features local neighborhood parks and is within short driving distance of the Mayfair shopping district and various community recreational facilities.
The rental market shows moderate demand with a median rent of $1,611, reflecting a balance between urban accessibility and suburban residential character.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Milwaukee-Waukesha metropolitan area, featuring a diverse mix of healthcare, manufacturing, and retail sectors.
The area is served by regional highway networks and local bus transit provided by the Milwaukee County Transit System.
Development activity is primarily focused on infill residential projects and commercial updates within the established urban fabric.
The Milwaukee County assessment office manages property valuations for tax purposes, utilizing mass appraisal techniques.
Parcels are subject to Milwaukee Public Schools district levies and municipal service taxes.
Property insurance markets in the area are stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather-related risk factors.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov profiles for ZCTA 53222.
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™ Caledonia4.318.4 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.42.7 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.47.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Wauwatosa3.92 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Greendale3.89.5 mi
- American Family Field4.75.1 mi
- Fiserv Forum4.76.6 mi
- Milwaukee Public Market4.77.3 mi
- Wisconsin State Fair Park4.54.6 mi
- Baird Center4.56.8 mi
- Milwaukee County Zoo4.63.7 mi
- Harley-Davidson Museum®4.77.1 mi
- Milwaukee Art Museum4.87.7 mi
- Mitchell Park Domes Horticulture Conservatory4.76.1 mi
- Lakefront Brewery4.66.9 mi
- Harley-Davidson Museum®4.77.1 mi
- Milwaukee Art Museum4.87.7 mi
- Milwaukee Public Museum4.86.6 mi
- Discovery World4.67.8 mi
- Miller High Life Theatre®4.56.7 mi
- Mitchell Park Domes Horticulture Conservatory4.76.1 mi
- Boerner Botanical Gardens4.710.3 mi
- Friends of Firefly Grove Park4.92.3 mi
- Bradford Beach4.68.3 mi
- Schlitz Audubon Nature Center4.89.8 mi
- South Shore Yacht Club4.69.8 mi
- McKinley Marina Central Docks4.67.9 mi
- Milwaukee Yacht Club4.57.9 mi
- South Milwaukee Yacht Club4.515.7 mi
- CenterPointe Marine Milwaukee4.47.8 mi
- Ironwood Golf Course4.612.9 mi
- Brown Deer Park Golf Course4.56.5 mi
- Wanaki Golf Course4.47 mi
- Dretzka Park Golf Course4.45.8 mi
- New Berlin Hills Golf Course4.35.9 mi
- Mayfair4.21.5 mi
- Milwaukee Public Market4.77.3 mi
- Southridge Mall4.19.6 mi
- 3rd St. Market Hall4.56.9 mi
- Bayshore4.26.7 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport4.511.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional shopping destination located in the vicinity.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.