The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53235 sells for about $305,000, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 16 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,004 a month.
ZIP 53235 — St. Francis
The 53235 housing market shows steady growth with a median sale price of $305,000 and a strong sale-to-list ratio of 101.3%. While inventory remains tight, the market is balanced by consistent demand from local buyers. These figures reflect a stable environment supported by the area's proximity to Milwaukee's economic core.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance between suburban living and proximity to downtown Milwaukee's employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 4.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 16 days on market with 38.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.9% · poverty 17.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 53235, Milwaukee County WI
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 the St. Francis School District, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the Milwaukee metropolitan region.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal wind and winter weather; flood risk is localized near the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the Milwaukee employment core and local industrial/commercial activity in St. Francis.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in St. Francis, with rates influenced by local school district and county levies.
Residents benefit from direct access to I-794 and Lake Drive, providing a straightforward commute to downtown Milwaukee.
The ZIP features significant access to Lake Michigan shoreline parks, local community green spaces, and proximity to regional shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and limited vacancy, with rents reflecting the area's suburban-urban transition.
The local economy is anchored by a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and service-sector employers within the greater Milwaukee metropolitan area.
The area is primarily car-dependent but benefits from proximity to major highway corridors connecting to the Milwaukee transit network.
Development activity is focused on infill residential projects and commercial revitalization along the Lake Drive corridor.
The Milwaukee County assessment regime utilizes annual market-value appraisals for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Milwaukee County and St. Francis School District levies, with additional utility-specific service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and proximity to the lakefront.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 53235.
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.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive waterfront access and recreational trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.