Located in the upper Midwest, Wisconsin is the 23rd-largest state by total area and the 20th-most populous. Milwaukee, its largest city, sits on the western shore of Lake Michigan. The state capital, Madison, is currently the second most populated and fastest growing city in the state. The state is one of the nation’s leading dairy producers, and is known as “America’s Dairyland”. It is particularly famous for its cheese as well as for its beer.
Quick Stats:
Population: 5.9 million people
Median Household Income: $59,300
Population Density: 105 people/square mile
Median Home Sales Price: $222,700
Median Price to Rent: $867/month
On average, home values have gone up about 11.4% over the past year.