West Allis, WI — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Milwaukee County · Milwaukee-Waukesha · population 59,784

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73
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where West Allis stands

At or near all-time high. home values up 4.2% in the last year. averaging 7.1% annual growth over 5 years. rents up 5.9% in the last year.

Median home $273,012
1-year +4.2%
5-yr CAGR +7.1%
vs 5-yr peak +0.0%
Population -0.2%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2026-04$273k$119k$174k$229k$284k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
64/100
Somewhat walkable
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
22/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
82/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$1,454/mo$986$1,264$1,542202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent141138100120140202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 15.6
Lean buy

At a 15.6 price-to-rent ratio, West Allis is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
71 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
74 · w22%
Distance from peak
90 · w18%
Population growth
42 · w16%
Rent YoY
84 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
80 · w10%
Long thesis

West Allis has averaged 7.1% annual appreciation over five years and the trend is still live (+4.2% in the last 12 months). When a momentum trade keeps working, the simplest explanation is usually correct: more people want in.

Short thesis

West Allis's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About West Allis

West Allis is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, with an estimated population of 59,784. It anchors the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area. The median home value in West Allis is $273,012 as of 2026-04, up 4.2% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +7.1% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in West Allis average $1,454 per month, up 5.9% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 73 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●Healthy 5-year run: +7.1% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.
●Quiet strength: +4.2% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.
●Held the highs: currently +0.0% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.
●Hot rental market: rents up 5.9% YoY — landlords have pricing power, supports new investment math.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About West Allis (Wikipedia)

West Allis is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. A suburb of Milwaukee, it is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. The population was 60,325 at the 2020 census, making it the eleventh-most populous city in Wisconsin.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

City facts

MayorDan Devine
Area11.40 sq mi
Elevation728 ft
Density5262.28/sq mi

Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

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Neighborhoods of West Allis

25 tracked · ranked by median home value
1Orchard Hills$407,765+4.9%
2Root River Estates$371,371+5.7%
3Meadowmere$304,190+6.2%
4Honey Acres$303,969+4.8%
5Wildwood Estates$299,864+4.5%
6President Heights$295,156+5.7%
7Eckel Woods$292,578+6.0%
8Pleasant Valley$288,693+5.3%
9Biwer's Woods$288,475+5.5%
10Greenfield Gardens$282,695+2.1%
11McCarty Park$276,393+5.0%
12LaFollette Park$272,938+4.1%
13Henderson Park$272,736+1.5%
14Brosen Manor$272,604+3.7%
15Fairview Park$272,409+3.3%
16Rosehill$267,098+7.8%
17Honey Creek Settlement$265,831+3.9%
18Woodlawn Manor$262,061+3.8%
19Lincoln Heights$260,862+5.3%
20City Center$258,953+4.6%
21Conrad Gardens$257,142+3.0%
22Woold Dale$253,350+3.0%
23Six Points$246,191+3.7%
24McGeoach Meadows$236,878+4.6%

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Run the numbers for West Allis

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
27° / 11°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
81° / 60°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
188
~52% of year
Annual precip
33″ rain
47″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
Moderate
Wildfire
Very low
Earthquake
Very low
Flood
Low

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

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Current weather

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Local news & community

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Local economy & environment

Humidity
73%
Humid climate
Median household income
$72,500
Wisconsin state median
Top industries (state-level)
ManufacturingHealthcareDairy/Food

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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