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Milwaukee, WI — Investment Research

Milwaukee offers some of the best rent-to-price ratios among major U.S. metros, with stable manufacturing, healthcare, and finance employment.

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Opportunity
55
Future Outlook
48
Grade
C
Cap Rate
7.5%

Market Commentary

Milwaukee is a workhorse cash-flow market. Wauwatosa, Brookfield, and West Allis offer stable B-class tenancy with manageable taxes.

Fundamentals

Median Price
$200,000
Median Rent
$1,500
per month
Yield
9%
Pop Growth
-0.3%
Job Growth
1%
Vacancy
5.5%

Investment Pros / Cons

  • ✓ Excellent rent-to-price
  • ✓ Low vacancy
  • ✓ Established rental demand
  • × High property taxes (1.8%+)
  • × Cold-weather capex
  • × Limited appreciation