Wisconsin Homes For Sale and Real Estate Data

About Wisconsin Real Estate

Buying Wisconsin Real Estate

if considering a move to Wisconsin, review the information before buying Wisconsin real estate.

Wisconsin Population

The population of Wisconsin has increased a healthy 3.6 per cent over the past few years. Nearly half of Wisconsin is covered by forest which means many options, both rural and urban, for those considering buying Wisconsin real estate. The largest cities in Wisconsin include Madison, the capital, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine, Appleton, Waukesha, Oshkosh, Eau Claire and West Allis.

Wisconsin Economy

Wisconsin is a highly agricultural state and is second only to California in dairy production. Other important agricultural products include cranberries, vegetables, corn, hogs, cattle, maple syrup and cherries. Wisconsin also has a strong healthcare and manufacturing base with some Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Wisconsin including Johnson Controls, Northwestern Mutual, Manpower, Kohl’s, American Family Insurance Group, Harley-Davidson, Rockwell Automation and Oshkosh Truck. Wisconsin, especially Milwaukee, is famous for beer production especially some of the most popular national brands: Schlitz, Blatz and Pabst. Tourism is also an important sector adding to Wisconsin’s annual revenue.

Wisconsin Tourism and Recreation

Wisconsin is definitely an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. In addition to hiking, camping, fishing, swimming and boating, Wisconsin has several designated park areas including the famous Wisconsin Dells, the designated "Water Park Capital of the World." Visitors can also walk in the footsteps of Wisconsin history by visiting historical sites and venues including the Laura Ingalls Wilder Cabin, the National Railroad Museum, the Pabst Mansion and Taliesin, the estate of famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Professional sports are also well represented by the Green Bay Packers National Football League team, the Milwaukee Brewers Major League Baseball team and the Milwaukee Bucks National Basketball Association team.

When Wisconsin’s state slogan urges you to "Stay Just a Little Bit Longer," those considering buying Wisconsin real estate will find plenty of reasons to do just that.

Population
Population Change Since 2000
575,355
-4 %
222,492
7 %
104,444
2 %
96,978
7 %
82,317
1 %
72,762
4 %
68,632
6 %
62,694
0 %
61,887
0 %
61,680
4 %
59,222
-3 %
50,909
-2 %
49,950
-2 %
45,833
-3 %
42,694
1 %
40,572
5 %
39,616
4 %
37,249
-3 %
35,891
0 %
35,354
0 %
34,646
6 %
33,247
-2 %
32,002
9 %
30,601
8 %
30,510
8 %
27,922
6 %
24,392
0 %
24,018
-2 %
23,436
9 %
23,428
7 %
23,371
15 %
22,661
6 %
22,650
10 %
22,108
8 %
21,865
20 %
21,052
-1 %
20,459
12 %
19,508
21 %
18,596
-1 %
18,289
-1 %
18,111
3 %
17,973
-3 %
17,620
12 %
16,248
20 %
16,030
-2 %
15,634
5 %
15,582
5 %
15,433
2 %
15,334
-1 %
14,666
13 %
14,139
9 %
13,963
13 %
13,775
14 %
13,773
-4 %
13,688
9 %
13,561
15 %
13,525
9 %
13,413
-5 %
13,251
-1 %
13,196
-4 %
12,942
-3 %
12,490
7 %
12,022
-5 %
11,934
-2 %
11,808
8 %
11,501
-2 %
11,462
5 %
11,346
8 %
11,231
9 %
11,076
6 %
11,069
2 %
11,048
11 %
11,001
25 %
10,966
2 %
10,919
2 %
10,783
3 %
10,283
3 %
10,021
-1 %
9,949
11 %
9,878
2 %
9,424
34 %
9,231
-2 %
9,161
4 %
8,936
3 %
8,814
20 %
8,773
1 %
8,678
15 %
8,649
9 %
8,548
9 %
8,540
1 %
8,460
2 %
8,396
5 %
8,381
6 %
8,360
-2 %
8,288
13 %
8,278
13 %
8,232
-5 %
8,042
27 %
7,981
17 %
7,863
1 %
7,792
-6 %
7,728
8 %
7,679
-1 %
7,667
19 %
7,377
4 %
7,336
-5 %
7,271
17 %
7,216
7 %
7,061
9 %
7,048
5 %
6,811
11 %
6,682
-5 %
6,633
13 %
6,442
5 %
6,340
1 %
6,081
23 %
5,995
-1 %
5,877
-2 %
5,686
11 %
5,678
9 %
5,661
0 %
5,445
6 %
5,337
8 %
5,238
-1 %
5,217
8 %
5,194
19 %
5,147
-3 %
5,132
5 %
5,117
0 %
5,108
7 %
5,035
11 %
4,993
0 %
4,886
3 %
4,837
8 %
4,793
18 %
4,728
0 %
4,700
9 %
4,576
13 %
4,481
-2 %
4,466
24 %
4,408
-2 %
4,317
-2 %
4,310
24 %
4,290
15 %
4,276
10 %
4,269
1 %
4,265
-2 %
4,226
-3 %
4,191
3 %
4,143
3 %


Data on community demographics, schools and recent sales provided by OnBoard LLC.
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