Median home value in zip code 53179 (Salem, WI) is $341,144, up 4.5% year over year. Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area.

Home Value$341,144

YoY Change

+4.5%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$68,229 on $341,144

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Out of reach38.8% of income

Need $103,800/yr to afford.

PITI$2,422

P/I38.8%

Afford$246K

Gap-$95K

P&I $1,725Tax $597Ins $100

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + WI ins. 28% per HUD.

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Metro Analysis

53179 is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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