Milwaukee County, Wisconsin: What It Costs to Buy a Home
The median home in Milwaukee County is worth $216,500, property taxes on it run about $4,406 a year (2.04%), the FHA loan limit is $541,287, and closing on it means about $650 in transfer tax plus $1,757 in title insurance. Each number below opens its own page with the source and a calculator.
| Median home value | $216,500 | Title insurance at this price → |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes (median paid) | $4,406 a year, 2.04% of value | Property tax page → |
| FHA loan limit (1 unit) | $541,287 | Loan limits page → |
| Conforming loan limit (1 unit) | $832,750 | Loan limits page → |
| Transfer tax on the median home | $650 | Wisconsin transfer tax page → |
| Title insurance on the median home | $1,257 owner's + $500 lender's | Title insurance page → |
| Recording fees (deed + mortgage) | $60 | Recording fees page → |
| Closing costs from these items | $2,467 | Closing costs page → |
| Down payment help | 3 local programs found | First-time buyer page → |
| Area median income (HUD, family of 4) | $108,400; low-income limit $86,700 | Income limits page → |
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Milwaukee County?
The median owner-occupied home in Milwaukee County is valued at $216,500, per U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units).
How much are property taxes in Milwaukee County?
The median Milwaukee County homeowner pays $4,406 a year in real estate taxes, about 2.04% of the median home value ($4,483 for homes with a mortgage), per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is the FHA loan limit in Milwaukee County?
$541,287 for a one-unit home in 2026 (the national floor), per HUD; the conforming limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans is $832,750, per FHFA.
What does it cost to close on a home in Milwaukee County?
On the $216,500 median home: transfer tax $650, title insurance $1,757 for both policies, recording fees about $60, about $2,467 for those items before lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance.
What is the area median income in Milwaukee County?
HUD's FY 2026 median family income for Milwaukee County (Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI MSA) is $108,400. A family of four counts as low income below $86,700 under HUD's 80% tier (adjusted for local housing costs, so it can sit above 80% of the median), which is the line many first-time buyer assistance programs use.
Nearby Wisconsin counties
- Marinette County $154,600
- Marquette County $201,100
- Menominee County $97,000
- Monroe County $197,200
- Oconto County $212,000
- Oneida County $227,500
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25103 (median real estate taxes paid)
- HUD, FHA forward mortgage loan limits for calendar year 2026 (CHUMS county limits file, Mortgagee Letter 2025-23)
- FHFA, conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026, by county
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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