Cities with the most cash buyer activity in Wisconsin.
Cash buyers cluster in markets with motivated sellers and investor demand. This ranks Wisconsin cities by estimated annual cash transaction volume.
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50 cities ranked. Click any row for the matching local page.
| # | City | Est. annual cash sales | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee | 3,645 deals/yr | 89 | View → |
| 2 | Madison | 1,250 deals/yr | 77 | View → |
| 3 | Green Bay | 810 deals/yr | 73 | View → |
| 4 | Racine | 570 deals/yr | 69 | View → |
| 5 | Appleton | 530 deals/yr | 68 | View → |
| 6 | Kenosha | 510 deals/yr | 68 | View → |
| 7 | Waukesha | 430 deals/yr | 66 | View → |
| 8 | Eau Claire | 370 deals/yr | 64 | View → |
| 9 | Oshkosh | 370 deals/yr | 64 | View → |
| 10 | Janesville | 325 deals/yr | 63 | View → |
| 11 | La Crosse | 290 deals/yr | 62 | View → |
| 12 | Sheboygan | 285 deals/yr | 61 | View → |
| 13 | Fond Du Lac | 275 deals/yr | 61 | View → |
| 14 | Wausau | 250 deals/yr | 60 | View → |
| 15 | West Bend | 220 deals/yr | 59 | View → |
| 16 | Beloit | 220 deals/yr | 59 | View → |
| 17 | Neenah | 195 deals/yr | 57 | View → |
| 18 | De Pere | 185 deals/yr | 57 | View → |
| 19 | Brookfield | 185 deals/yr | 57 | View → |
| 20 | Manitowoc | 180 deals/yr | 56 | View → |
| 21 | New Berlin | 180 deals/yr | 56 | View → |
| 22 | Stevens Point | 175 deals/yr | 56 | View → |
| 23 | Sun Prairie | 165 deals/yr | 55 | View → |
| 24 | Menomonee Falls | 160 deals/yr | 55 | View → |
| 25 | Franklin | 155 deals/yr | 55 | View → |
| 26 | Oak Creek | 155 deals/yr | 55 | View → |
| 27 | Wisconsin Rapids | 155 deals/yr | 55 | View → |
| 28 | Oconomowoc | 155 deals/yr | 55 | View → |
| 29 | Chippewa Falls | 145 deals/yr | 54 | View → |
| 30 | Watertown | 140 deals/yr | 54 | View → |
| 31 | Hudson | 140 deals/yr | 54 | View → |
| 32 | Superior | 135 deals/yr | 53 | View → |
| 33 | Burlington | 135 deals/yr | 53 | View → |
| 34 | Marshfield | 115 deals/yr | 52 | View → |
| 35 | Menomonie | 115 deals/yr | 52 | View → |
| 36 | Menasha | 115 deals/yr | 52 | View → |
| 37 | Kaukauna | 115 deals/yr | 52 | View → |
| 38 | Muskego | 115 deals/yr | 52 | View → |
| 39 | Middleton | 110 deals/yr | 51 | View → |
| 40 | Pewaukee | 110 deals/yr | 51 | View → |
| 41 | Onalaska | 105 deals/yr | 51 | View → |
| 42 | Beaver Dam | 100 deals/yr | 50 | View → |
| 43 | Hartford | 100 deals/yr | 50 | View → |
| 44 | River Falls | 100 deals/yr | 50 | View → |
| 45 | South Milwaukee | 95 deals/yr | 49 | View → |
| 46 | Hartland | 95 deals/yr | 49 | View → |
| 47 | Thiensville | 95 deals/yr | 49 | View → |
| 48 | Verona | 90 deals/yr | 49 | View → |
| 49 | Rhinelander | 90 deals/yr | 49 | View → |
| 50 | Baraboo | 90 deals/yr | 49 | View → |
Methodology
Cash volume = population × 1.5% turnover × ~30% cash share (national average per Redfin, 2024). Indicates relative market depth, not buyer-level offers.
FAQ
- What's a 'cash buyer market' in Wisconsin?
- One where cash deals exceed the ~30% national share (Redfin, 2024), typically driven by investor presence and lower price points.
- How do I get cash offers on my home?
- Submit your address; we route it to verified cash buyers in your matched market.
- Is cash always lower than MLS?
- Usually gross, but net is often closer after commissions, repairs, and holding costs.
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