Fox Valley Market Snapshot · August 2026

Fewer sales, steady prices in Northeast Wisconsin

The numbers for August 2026

  • Northeast Wisconsin median price

    $333,000

  • Northeast Wisconsin home sales

    Down 6.2%

    Compared with a year ago

  • Wisconsin median price

    $362,000

    Up 7.1% from a year ago

  • Wisconsin home sales

    Down 8.3%

    Existing homes, compared with a year ago

  • 30-year mortgage rate

    6.67%

    Average for the month

Jody's take
Prices are holding here while sales cool off. If you're selling, pricing right from day one matters more than it did a year ago. If you're buying, there's a little more room to look and negotiate than last spring.

Source: Wisconsin REALTORS Association August 2026 report, released September 24, 2026. August 2026 data, published September 2026.

Questions

Market snapshot questions

What is the median home price in Northeast Wisconsin right now?

In August 2026, the median sale price in the Northeast Wisconsin region was $333,000, according to the Wisconsin REALTORS Association. Statewide, the median was $362,000, up 7.1% from a year earlier.

Are home sales up or down in Northeast Wisconsin?

In August 2026, home sales in the Northeast region were down 6.2% from the same month last year. Statewide, sales were down 8.3%.

Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin had 4.4 months of housing inventory in August 2026. About six months is generally considered balanced, so fewer months favors sellers and more favors buyers. Conditions vary by neighborhood and price range, so Jody looks at your specific area.

Where does this market data come from?

The numbers come from the Wisconsin REALTORS Association monthly housing report. Jody adds a short local take each month.

How often is this market snapshot updated?

Monthly, after the Wisconsin REALTORS Association releases its report, usually in the second half of the following month.

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