Is Kenosha, WI 53144 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Kenosha housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 53% of homes in Kenosha, WI 53144 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 74 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 40%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 25% to $376,062. Overall, Kenosha is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Kenosha County, homes here sell more slowly than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 89%. On our competition score, Kenosha ranks #79 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 77 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) is even more competitive.