Milwaukee, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 1/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
569,756 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,888 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$172,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$650 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$861 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Milwaukee County
8
Milwaukee-Waukesha Metro Area
5
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Milwaukee County
7
Milwaukee-Waukesha Metro Area
5
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 12 20
Feb 1 9 23
Mar 2 5 33
Apr 3 1 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 2 1 37
Dec 2 11 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 68% of residents leaning left and 28% leaning right.

Liberal (69%) (28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 23%
Hillary Clinton 71%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, WI State Senate District 6, WI Assembly District 18, WI
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Schools

WHS Information Technology
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Marquette University
3 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Milwaukee Area Technical College
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Milwaukee School of Engineering
3 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

Wheaton Franciscan St Joseph
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

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