Median home value in zip code 53901 (Portage, WI) is $280,552, up 4.8% year over year. Part of the Madison, WI metropolitan area.

Home Value$280,552

YoY Change

+4.8%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$56,110 on $280,552

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Stretch31.2% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$1,951

P/I31.2%

Afford$252K

Gap-$29K

P&I $1,419Tax $433Ins $100

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

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