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South-Central Wisconsin Real Estate Market Reports

How’s the South-Central Wisconsin real estate market in 2026?

Let the numbers speak for themselves. It may be different than what it “seems” like or what your neighbor says is happening in the real estate market.

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Below you’ll find a snapshot of the local real estate market for five counties in South-Central Wisconsin:

  • Jefferson County
  • Waukesha County
  • Dane County
  • Dodge County
  • Rock County

Scroll to the bottom to see how these real estate statistics compare to last year during the same timeframe!

~If you have questions about the real estate market, reach out to a Shine real estate professional! We love real estate and love to help!

Jefferson County, WI Real Estate Market

(April – June 2026)

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JEFFERSON COUNTY SUMMARY

During April, May, and June 2026, Jefferson County had 355 new single-family homes hit the market for sale.

As of July 11, 2026, 201 homes remained actively on the market. Homes are spending an average of 43 days on the market.

There were 280 homes that sold (closed), and the average sale price was around $422,000.

On average, homes are selling for asking price (99% sale price/list price ratio).

Jefferson Co Market Report 2nd Qtr 2026

Click one of the links below for a more in-depth look and historical view of the real estate market in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.

Waukesha County, WI Real Estate Market

(April – June 2026)

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WAUKESHA COUNTY SUMMARY

During January, February, and March 2026, Waukesha County had 1,626 new single-family homes hit the market for sale.

There were 910 homes available on the market as of July 11, 2026. Homes in Waukesha County are spending an average of 43 days on the market.

There were 1,202 homes that sold (closed), and the average sale price was around $630,000.

On average, homes are selling for asking over price (100% sale/list price ratio) in Waukesha County.

Waukesha Co Market Report 2nd Qtr 2026

Click one of the links below for a more in-depth look and historical view of the real estate market in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Dane County, WI Real Estate Market

(January-March 2026)

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DANE COUNTY SUMMARY

Between April and June, 2026, Dane County had 2,043 new single-family homes listed for sale.

At the beginning of April 2026, 1,246 single-family homes were available on the market. Homes are spending an average of 57 days on the market.

There were 1,641 homes that successfully sold (closed), and the average sale price was around $595,000.

On average, homes are selling for asking price or slightly more (101% sale/list price ratio).

Dane Co Market Report 2nd Qtr 2026

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Dodge County, WI Real Estate Market

(January-March 2026)

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DODGE COUNTY SUMMARY

Dodge County had 335 new single-family homes hit the market for sale during the months of April, May, and June 2026.

As of July 11, 2026, 184 homes were actively for sale on the market. Homes are spending an average of 54 days on the market.

During this time, 237 homes sold (closed), and the average sale price was around $361,000.

On average, homes are selling for asking price or slightly under (99% sale/list price ratio).

Dodge Co Market Report 2nd Qtr 2026

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Rock County, WI Real Estate Market

(January-March 2026)

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ROCK COUNTY SUMMARY

During the second quarter of 2026 (April-June), Rock County had 640 new single-family homes hit the market for sale.

In early July 2026, 396 homes were active on the market, and homes are spending an average of 57 days on the market.

There were 514 homes that successfully sold (closed), and the average sale price was around $338,000.

On average, homes are selling for asking price (100% sale/list price ratio).

Rock Co Market Report 2nd Qtr 2026

Click one of the links below for a more in-depth look and historical view of the real estate market in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Real Estate Market Trends

2026 vs 2025

How is the real estate market compared to last year during the same timeframe?

2026 4th Qtr vs 2025 2nd Qtr

All data was collected from the Wisconsin MLS (WIREX).