The story of this market
The typical home in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin sells for about $562,500, or $337 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 56 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,335 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+5.2%
WI · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
Whitefish Bay remains a highly competitive and stable housing market, driven by its reputation for excellent schools and high quality of life. Prices continue to appreciate steadily, supported by low inventory and strong demand from affluent buyers. The village's established character and limited new development contribute to its long-term value retention.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Whitefish Bay yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Median prices moved up 8.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 56 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.5% · poverty 3.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A premier lakefront park offering beach access, picnic areas, and scenic views of Lake Michigan, serving as a major recreational anchor for residents.
The village's primary commercial corridor, featuring a variety of local boutiques, restaurants, and essential services that support the local economy and walkability.
Whitefish Bay is ideal for affluent families seeking high-quality public education, a safe suburban environment, and proximity to Lake Michigan, while also attracting professionals who value a stable, established community.
Whitefish Bay is widely recognized for its high-performing public school system, which serves as a primary driver for family-oriented housing demand in the village.
The village is served by a grid of local streets with easy access to major north-south corridors like I-43, facilitating commutes into downtown Milwaukee.
The village features extensive lakefront access along Lake Michigan, numerous community parks, and a walkable downtown district that serves as a central hub for local dining and shopping.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with a median gross rent of $1,335; the village remains primarily owner-occupied, keeping the rental sector relatively small.
The local economy is primarily residential and service-oriented, with residents largely commuting to the broader Milwaukee metropolitan area for employment in professional, healthcare, and corporate sectors.
The village maintains a stable, built-out residential character with limited large-scale industrial development, focusing instead on maintaining its historic suburban infrastructure and high-quality community amenities.
Development is largely focused on infill projects and the maintenance of existing residential and commercial infrastructure rather than large-scale new construction.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal, county, and school district levies, with no significant MUD or special utility district overlays reported.
Property taxes in Whitefish Bay are levied by the village, school district, and county, with rates determined by annual budget requirements and assessed property values; the village emphasizes maintaining high service levels through these local levies.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Census Reporter.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
County linkage populates as this city's member ZIP reports roster beneath it.
No ZIP intel reports rostered under this city yet — property dossiers roll up through the ZIP tier, so the chain populates as the county refreshes discover them.