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Salem Lakes, Wisconsin real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Salem Lakes, WI (Kenosha County) — Census median home value $281,500, county listing prices up about 10.6% over the past year.
Salem Lakes, WI is in Kenosha County, Wisconsin — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 14,521, with a median household income of $94,554. Census data puts Salem Lakes's median home value at $281,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Kenosha County's current median listing price runs $411,200, up about 10.6% over the past year.
At a glance
Salem Lakes market snapshot
Population
14,521
Median Household Income
$94,554
Median Home Value (city)
$281,500
Median Listing Price (Kenosha County)
$411,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,132/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+10.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Salem Lakes's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $281,500. Separately, Kenosha County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $411,200. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Kenosha County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.35% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Salem Lakes has an estimated population of 14,521 and a median household income of $94,554, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Salem Lakes's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 14% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Salem Lakes, WI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Salem Lakes's median home value at $281,500. Kenosha County's current median listing price runs $411,200, up about 10.6% over the past year.
What is the population of Salem Lakes, WI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Salem Lakes's population at approximately 14,521.
What's the median rent in Salem Lakes, WI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Salem Lakes at approximately $1,132 per month.
What is the median household income in Salem Lakes, WI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Salem Lakes at approximately $94,554.
Is the Salem Lakes housing market growing?
Kenosha County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.35% annual change in 2025.
Is Salem Lakes, WI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Salem Lakes's median home value at about 3.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 14% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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