The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53217 sells for about $505,000, or $297 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 43 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,591 a month.
ZIP 53217 — Bayside
The 53217 housing market remains competitive, characterized by a high sale-to-list ratio despite a slight year-over-year decline in median prices. Demand remains steady for this established North Shore community, with homes selling relatively quickly in a market defined by limited inventory.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking established, quiet neighborhoods with high-quality schools and convenient access to the Milwaukee metro area.
Median prices moved down 5.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 43 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 105% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.2% · poverty 5.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 53217
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 highly regarded public school districts, reflecting a strong emphasis on educational quality in the North Shore suburbs of Milwaukee.
The area is situated along Lake Michigan, which influences local climate and insurance considerations regarding shoreline erosion and wind exposure.
The area features stable, established residential communities with proximity to Milwaukee's employment core and major regional infrastructure.
Property taxes are assessed at the local municipal level in Wisconsin, with rates determined by the combined levies of the municipality, county, and school district.
Residents typically enjoy a moderate commute to downtown Milwaukee, with a mean travel time of approximately 22.5 minutes.
The area offers significant outdoor amenities, including Klode Park and Doctors Park, providing residents with access to Lake Michigan waterfront and green spaces.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for single-family homes and upscale apartments, with limited vacancy pressure due to the area's desirability.
The local economy is anchored by its proximity to the Milwaukee-Waukesha metropolitan area, which features a diverse mix of healthcare, manufacturing, and professional service employers.
The area is served by major highway corridors providing direct access to the Milwaukee employment core.
Development in the area is primarily characterized by infill and residential maintenance rather than large-scale new construction projects.
Milwaukee County assessments are managed by individual municipal assessors, following state-mandated valuation standards.
Parcels are subject to local municipal, county, and school district tax levies typical of Wisconsin property taxation.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and proximity to Lake Michigan, with standard coverage availability.
Data sourced from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year profiles.
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.
- Slick City Action Park4.411.1 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.416.4 mi
- Dave & Buster's Wauwatosa3.910.4 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Greendale3.815.7 mi
- K1 Speed Milwaukee4.417.2 mi
- American Family Field4.710.1 mi
- Fiserv Forum4.78.3 mi
- Milwaukee Public Market4.79 mi
- Wisconsin State Fair Park4.511.4 mi
- Baird Center4.58.7 mi
- Milwaukee County Zoo4.611.5 mi
- Harley-Davidson Museum®4.79.3 mi
- Milwaukee Art Museum4.88.7 mi
- Mitchell Park Domes Horticulture Conservatory4.79.8 mi
- Lakefront Brewery4.67.6 mi
- Harley-Davidson Museum®4.79.3 mi
- Milwaukee Art Museum4.88.7 mi
- Milwaukee Public Museum4.88.7 mi
- Discovery World4.68.9 mi
- Miller High Life Theatre®4.58.6 mi
- Mitchell Park Domes Horticulture Conservatory4.79.8 mi
- Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve4.811.9 mi
- Friends of Firefly Grove Park4.910.8 mi
- Bradford Beach4.67.4 mi
- Schlitz Audubon Nature Center4.81.2 mi
- South Shore Yacht Club4.611.7 mi
- McKinley Marina Central Docks4.68.1 mi
- Port Washington Marina4.715.5 mi
- Milwaukee Yacht Club4.57.9 mi
- South Milwaukee Yacht Club4.518.1 mi
- Mayfair4.210 mi
- Milwaukee Public Market4.79 mi
- 3rd St. Market Hall4.58.8 mi
- Bayshore4.23.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A prominent public park offering lakefront access and recreational facilities.
A large park known for its scenic trails and access to the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.