Key Points:
- The real estate company Redfin says Madison will be one of America`s hottest housing markets in 2026.
- The
Great Lakes region has wide appeal because of affordability and being a
`relatively safe haven` against climate change, the report says.
- Madison`s rapid growth is creating a housing crunch that city leaders are struggling to solve.
- Heat, wildfire smoke and flooding worsened by climate change still affect Madison.
Wisconsin`s fast-growing city will be one of America`s hottest housing markets in 2026, the real estate company Redfin predicts...
...Madison`s rapid growth makes affordable housing a chief concern
Madison`s population is expected to grow by roughly 37% in the next 25 years – ballooning from about 280,000 today, according to population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, to more than 385,000 in 2050.
Its unique spot on the isthmus makes it a desirable place to settle down and regularly lands it on national lists of cities that offer the best quality of life. But it also presents challenges for spreading out...
Leo’s notes: The city’s population is projected to grow 37% by 2050, yet Madison has not added housing nearly fast enough to match demand. Home values continue to climb, higher-income buyers are competing for the most affordable units. With mortgage rates expected to ease slightly and wages projected to outpace home prices next year, 2026 could offer a window to accelerate supply — but only if communities stay focused on expanding attainable, workforce-oriented housing rather than allowing demand to outstrip opportunity yet again.
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