Wisconsin

Worst: Waukesha
2008 price change: -5.62%
Five-year price change: 2.68%
Median home value: $221,000
Population: 67,814

Evictions have been rising throughout Wisconsin in 2007 and 2008, where the faltering economy has been taking its toll.

Best: Menomonee Falls
2008 price change: -0.78%
Five-year price change: N/A
Median home value: $217,630
Population: 34,370

Menomonee Falls is home to drug-related firm DDN, which handles warehousing and distribution of pharmaceutical products as well as operating call centers and IT services for pharma companies. DDN has continued to thrive under economic pressure. Kohl's is also based in the city.