Kenosha County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Kenosha County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $265,500, with a median monthly rent of $1,219. This places Kenosha County at #810 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #16 within Wisconsin.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,155
- Establishments: 4,363
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 180
- Multi-family: 712
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 72,516 (avg $79,258)
- Outflow: 70,126 (avg $79,722)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Kenosha County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53139 | 252.4 | -1.20% | 2025 |
| 2 | 53104 | 254.0 | +9.04% | 2025 |
| 3 | 53179 | 226.0 | +7.30% | 2025 |
| 4 | 53128 | 248.9 | +7.35% | 2025 |
| 5 | 53403 | 235.4 | +7.27% | 2025 |
| 6 | 53177 | 233.3 | +2.95% | 2025 |
| 7 | 53144 | 225.9 | +6.64% | 2025 |
| 8 | 53170 | 235.7 | +3.57% | 2025 |
| 9 | 53105 | 243.5 | +8.64% | 2025 |
| 10 | 53168 | 243.7 | +5.67% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Kenosha County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $265,500 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,219 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 66.7% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.2 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Kenosha County is 13.4% above the Wisconsin state average and 16.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,219/month is 33.2% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.2, the buy-vs-rent decision in Kenosha County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Kenosha County has an owner-occupancy rate of 66.7%, compared to 75.9% in Wisconsin and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | Minnesota | $265,500 | $1,019 |
| Aransas County | Texas | $265,400 | $1,128 |
| Lassen County | California | $265,300 | $1,000 |
| Cascade County | Montana | $265,300 | $939 |
| Avery County | North Carolina | $265,800 | $773 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County | $266,000 | $1,031 | 66.0% |
| Iowa County | $265,000 | $954 | 77.4% |
| Outagamie County | $267,300 | $1,057 | 71.5% |
| Eau Claire County | $261,000 | $1,064 | 61.0% |
| Polk County | $271,900 | $957 | 81.0% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).