Is Kenosha, WI 53140 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Kenosha housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Kenosha, WI 53140 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 75 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 46%, homes sold more slowly (38 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $282,378. Overall, Kenosha is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Kenosha County, homes here sell more slowly than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, Kenosha ranks #117 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 72 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Twin Lakes 53181 (30% sold over asking) or Silver Lake 53170 (36% sold over asking), while Kenosha 53142 (56% sold over asking) and Kenosha 53144 (53% sold over asking) are even more competitive.