Kenosha housing update: prices up year over year, rates dip below 6%
Kenosha, WI – February 26, 2026 – Local prices stayed firm into January, inventory remains moderate, and mortgage rates slipped under 6% this week.
Momentum stayed positive in Kenosha, WI as winter market data rolled in. Pricing remains higher than a year ago, even as buyers continue to watch borrowing costs closely and compare what different market trackers are reporting.
Top takeaways
- Prices: Redfin shows a January 2026 median sale price of about $284K, up 17.3% from a year earlier.
- Inventory + rent: Realtor.com estimates roughly 171 active for-sale listings and median rent around $1,435/month.
- Rates: Freddie Mac’s weekly average 30-year fixed rate came in at 5.98% on Feb. 26.
Pricing and pace
Beyond the year-over-year price increase, Redfin also reports homes averaging about 48 days on market in January, with 44 sales closed. That combination—higher prices alongside a measured selling pace—suggests buyers still have reasons to be selective, particularly when monthly payments are sensitive to rate changes.
Zillow’s Home Value Index pegs a typical value near $263K (data through Jan. 31). It’s a reminder that different datasets can track the same market in slightly different ways, depending on methodology and what’s being measured (sales versus values).
Inventory, rentals, and rate backdrop
On the supply side, Realtor.com’s estimate of about 171 active listings points to a market that remains moderate rather than wide open. Meanwhile, the reported median rent around $1,435 per month reads as steady, which can keep attention on well-maintained properties where vacancy risk is lower.
With the national average 30-year fixed rate dipping below 6% this week (per Freddie Mac), some buyers may see a bit more payment relief heading into spring—especially those comparing monthly costs across price points and property types.
What’s for sale nearby
- On Zillow’s Kenosha search, many active single-family options cluster from the mid-$200Ks into the $400Ks.
- Smaller condos/townhomes and move-in-ready ranches appear around the low-$300Ks, depending on finishes and location.
Bottom line: January data shows higher year-over-year pricing with a moderate pace, while late-February rates provide a slightly friendlier financing backdrop than earlier in the winter.