Real Estate Investing in Lisbon, Wisconsin (53089)

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Waukesha County • Population: 20,202 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 53089 (Lisbon, WI)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 37.8 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $556,373
Avg Monthly Rent $1,228
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $106,921
% Renters 21.2%

Market Analysis: 53089 Lisbon

Investors eyeing 53089 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $556K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

Looking more closely, the numbers look inviting — $556K purchase price, 0.0% nominal cap — the work to hit that pro forma in 53089 is substantial and deserves full respect.

Nearby ZIPs in Lisbon have seen price recovery that 53089 has not matched. Waukesha County data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

Looking more closely, 20,202 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

The right play in 53089 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Lisbon:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 68/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.2× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+7.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,228/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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BALANCED MARKET
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
36 days
Average time to sell
Average
7.5%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro data
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Property Strategy for 53089

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
3.4% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+7.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$153,301/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $331,197 $1,560 3.4% +7.8% $165,599
3BR $461,410 $1,920 3.0% +7.3% $153,803
4BR $613,205 $2,080 2.4% +7.7% $153,301

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$580K$512K$445K$377K$309K$242KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

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📊 How Does 53089 Compare?

Metric 53089 Lisbon Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI Wisconsin
Home Value $556,373 $556,373 N/A $320,446
5-Year CAGR 5.6% 5.6% N/A 7.3%
Avg Rent $1,228 $1,228 N/A -
Cap Rate 1.7% 1.7% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
1.7%
Low
5yr Growth
+5.6%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $556,373
Monthly Rent $1,228
Price-to-Rent 37.8:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 2.7%
Cap Rate 1.7%
5-Year IRR 7.3%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +7.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.6% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.7% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 1.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (1.7%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
2.4%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.6%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 53089

Population: 20,202

💰 Median Household Income
$106,921
This area
$106,921
State
$73,177
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
21.2%
This area
21.2%
State
22.0%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.9%
This area
1.9%
State
-1.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
44.9%
This area
44.9%
State
17.1%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
40.8 years
This area
40.8 years
State
35.3 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
2.4%
This area
2.4%
State
17.1%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 90.3%
Asian 5.6%
Other/Mixed 3.5%
Hispanic/Latino 2.5%
Black/African American 0.6%
👶 Under 18
25.2%
This area
25.2%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
14.0%
This area
14.0%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
3.0%
This area
3.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 53089

B+ Avg School Grade
6 Schools
15.6:1 Avg Class Size
$13,993 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Maple Avenue Elementary

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
426 Students
👨‍🏫
14.5:1 Class Size
💰
$14,138 Per Student
A Very Good

Woodside Elementary

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
499 Students
👨‍🏫
14.3:1 Class Size
💰
$14,138 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Silver Spring Intermediate

📚 05 – 06 School
👥
783 Students
👨‍🏫
16.7:1 Class Size
💰
$14,138 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Templeton Middle

📚 07 – 08 Middle
👥
744 Students
👨‍🏫
15.8:1 Class Size
💰
$14,138 Per Student
B Good

Richmond Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
👥
412 Students
👨‍🏫
15.2:1 Class Size
💰
$13,267 Per Student
B Good

Hamilton High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,564 Students
👨‍🏫
17.2:1 Class Size
💰
$14,138 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 4,204 Off-Campus Students
C+
Waukesha County Technical College
7,757 students · 5.3 mi
C+
Carroll University
3,176 students · 9.8 mi
D
Herzing University-Brookfield
383 students · 9.9 mi
C
Ottawa University-Milwaukee
116 students · 10.1 mi
C
Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee
111 students · 10.4 mi
C
Nashotah House
125 students · 10.5 mi
D
Milwaukee Career College
73 students · 10.7 mi
C
Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology
76 students · 10.9 mi

Investor Insight: With 4,204 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is real estate in Lisbon, WI a good investment right now?

Lisbon, WI rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $556K and rents near $1,228/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Lisbon, WI?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Lisbon, WI. The rental market absorbs $1,228/mo rents without meaningful friction.

What is the typical rental rate in Lisbon, WI?

The typical rental in Lisbon, WI commands about $1,228/mo monthly. That rent profile consistent cash flow against the $556K purchase basis.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Lisbon, WI?

Vacancy in Lisbon, WI is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,228/mo.

Does house hacking make sense in Lisbon, WI?

House hacking in Lisbon, WI is reasonable to execute. Prices around $556K and rents of $1,228/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

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