Madison, WI

Metro area in Wisconsin · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +2.2%

Median Home Value

$428,692

↑ +3.0%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,625/mo

↑ +2.4%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

4.5%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+37.5%

Income Needed to Buy

$116,573

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

1,496

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

22

Favors renting

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.4%

3 Months

↑ +1.1%

12 Months

↑ +2.2%

5-Year Price Trend

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