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Rising Home Prices Challenge First-Time Buyers in Wisconsin
9/26/2025
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- Sheboygan County's median price rose from $180,000 in 2020 to $300,000 in 2025, limiting first-time buyers.
- Winnebago County's median price rose 75% to $282,700 in 2025, with low inventory.
- Experts say families should earn between $94,000 and $113,000 to afford a median-priced home.
- By 2030, both counties project thousands of new housing units.
