Appleton Tops Fall 2026 WSJ/Realtor.com Housing Market Ranking

By Public Technologies
  • Appleton, Wisconsin, topped the Fall 2026 Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com housing market ranking released Oct. 29.
  • Midwest and Northeast markets claimed 19 of the top 20 spots as buyers sought value amid higher mortgage rates.
  • The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.4%, versus 6.27% a year earlier, lifting comparable monthly principal-and-interest payments roughly 12%.
  • Typical principal-and-interest payments in 15 leading markets were below the national level of $2,863 despite higher borrowing costs.
  • Listing prices rose annually in 11 top-ranked markets, contrasting with a 1.4% decline in the national median in September.


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