Market Intelligence Report — WI-450

Kenosha, WI

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-WI-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Weak

Median Listing

$390K
+5.4% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.17
+3.6% YoY

Active Inventory

378
+12.8% YoY

Median DOM

32 Days
-4.4% YoY

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The Kenosha market is currently classified as Very Weak, with demand absorption significantly lagging supply. The pending ratio stands at 0.17, indicating a substantial inventory overhang despite a modest year-over-year increase in pending activity. This low pending ratio reflects a challenging environment for market velocity.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Kenosha market right now.

Active listings have expanded considerably, with a year-over-year increase of 12.8% to 378 units, while new listings surged by 29.4% over the past year. This influx of supply has outpaced demand, contributing to the elevated inventory levels. Median listing prices have seen a 5.4% year-over-year appreciation, even as the price-reduced share increased by 4.0 percentage points over the past year, suggesting some price resistance in the market. The median days on market decreased slightly by 4.4% year-over-year, yet this minor acceleration is insufficient to absorb the expanding inventory.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$390K-2.5% MoM

Active Inventory

378+12.8% YoY

Days on Market

32-4.4% YoY

Sold Score™

30+3.6% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

30
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

In this environment, buyers face less urgency due to abundant inventory and a slow pace of absorption. This scenario generally allows for greater leverage in negotiations, with less pressure to engage in bidding competition. Sellers may need to demonstrate greater price discipline and flexibility to attract offers, as the elevated supply diminishes the intensity of demand.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

378 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 176 per month.

Pricing Pressure
21.0%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +4.0% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +5.6% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.17

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

Selling in Kenosha, WI? Inventory is up 13% from last year.

Buyers have leverage in Kenosha, WI. Homes that sell are the ones priced and presented for today's conditions, not last year's.

Buyer Demand Index
17%
Median Days on Market
32 days
Inventory YoY
+13%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Kenosha, WI
CBSA Code
28450
State
WI

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