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Thinking About The Milwaukee, WI Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Milwaukee. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

86/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

77,862

Median Home

$274K

Median Income

$91K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 77,862, Milwaukee is a mid-sized WI city. Median household income is $91K with homes valued around $274K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Milwaukee, WI. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$274K

Vacancy Rate

7.0%

Owner-Occupied

63%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Milwaukee, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

53217

Area Stats

Pop: 30,132

Home Value: $406K

53222

Area Stats

Pop: 24,467

Home Value: $185K

53227

Area Stats

Pop: 23,263

Home Value: $196K

Milwaukee Area Map

Get oriented — see where Milwaukee sits and explore neighborhoods before you narrow in.

Nearby Areas

Explore the areas around Milwaukee — pick one to dig into its market, schools, and neighborhoods.

Pewaukee Area

Home: $380K14 mi away

Stoughton Area

Home: $298K63 mi away

Middleton Area

Home: $469K76 mi away

Verona Area

Home: $439K79 mi away

Green Bay Area

Home: $161K100 mi away

Schools Near Milwaukee

Schools in and around Milwaukee, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (1)

Seeds of Health Elementary Program

Middle Schools (17)

Bruce Guadalupe

Carmen Middle School South

Central City Cyberschool

Darrell Lynn Hines Academy

DOC: Felmers O. Chaney Correctional Cent er

DOC: Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility

Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy

Escuela Verde

Milwaukee Academy of Science

Milwaukee Math and Science Academy

Milwaukee Scholars Charter School

Rocketship Transformation Prep

Stellar Collegiate Charter School

United Community Center Acosta Middle School

UpGrade Media Arts Schools

Woodlands School

Woodlands School - State Street Campus

High Schools (2)

Pathways High

Tenor High

Private Schools (20)

ATONEMENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL

BLESSED SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL - EAST CAMPUS

Livability Grades

How Milwaukee stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 3 most populated zip codes for Milwaukee and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.