Provisional grade — derived from this report's measured data points; the county detector suite has not measured this geography yet. The measured ARED Score replaces it on the suite's next run.
ZIP 53221 — Milwaukee
The 53221 housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation driven by limited inventory and consistent demand from local buyers. While the area trades at a discount compared to outer-ring suburbs, it continues to attract value-conscious families and investors. Market conditions are currently balanced, with steady sales activity and manageable days-on-market figures.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time family buyers and long-term investors seeking value-oriented housing, as it offers a more affordable entry point into the Milwaukee market compared to neighboring suburban municipalities.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.7% · poverty 14.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 53221, Milwaukee County WI
Crime rates in the 53221 area are generally consistent with broader Milwaukee urban trends, with property crime being the primary concern for residents compared to regional suburban benchmarks.
Schools serving the area are part of the Milwaukee Public Schools system, which faces ongoing challenges regarding performance metrics and resource allocation compared to neighboring suburban districts.
The area is primarily an urban environment with standard regional risks; flood exposure is localized to specific low-lying areas near drainage basins, and wind/storm insurance is a standard consideration for Wisconsin homeowners.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Milwaukee's industrial and service sectors, with steady but modest infill development rather than large-scale new construction projects.
Property taxes are levied by the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County, with rates determined by annual millage adjustments; the area does not feature significant special district (MUD/PID) overlays common in newer suburban developments.
Residents benefit from direct access to I-43 and I-94, providing a standard 15-20 minute commute to downtown Milwaukee's employment core.
The area features access to local parks such as Wilson Park and proximity to the Kinnickinnic River Parkway, with retail and dining concentrated along the S. 27th Street corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from long-term tenants, with moderate vacancy pressure and a significant presence of individual investor-owned single-family rentals.
The local economy is anchored by Milwaukee's diverse industrial base, healthcare systems, and proximity to regional logistics hubs.
The area is served by MCTS bus routes connecting to downtown Milwaukee, with primary transit reliance on the highway network.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential renovations and commercial infill along major thoroughfares.
The Milwaukee County assessment regime utilizes annual market-value appraisals to determine property tax liability.
Parcels are primarily served by the Milwaukee Public Schools district and Milwaukee Area Technical College district.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in the Great Lakes region.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Large community park featuring sports fields, a swimming pool, and ice rink.
Major commercial artery providing extensive retail, grocery, and restaurant options.
Linear park system offering walking and biking trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Forecasts are for speculation only and should not be used as a deciding factor in any transaction. Projections trend strictly from calculable historical values — the platform cannot predict market movements, market sentiment, or the market itself.
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Standard trend model — solid = measured history · dashed = projection anchored at each line's last measured point, following that series' trailing pace (CAGR capped ±12%/yr) or trailing mean · projections are estimates, not measured reads · every charted series runs the standard 5-year historical window with a 1-year forecast, trimmed from the full retained ledger — the forecast always extends into the future year (a lagging ledger bridges to it) and stops there on purpose: authoritative, not wizardry · every price line is county-assessed value from the district CAD — the tier's same-parcel assessment roll-up on the momentum tile, the assessed trajectory in raw dollar levels and as a YoY-chained index (base 100), and the month-over-month pace from nearby comparable sales pooled from the research track; a tier without comps yet keeps its pace story with the assessed trend. Inventory, liquidity, price-cut and foreclosure lines run on the platform's own measured series.
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