South Milwaukee, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
20,547 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,146 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$216,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$695 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$899 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.4% 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 2 12 21
Feb 2 10 24
Mar 2 6 34
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 2 38
Dec 2 12 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WI State Senate District 7, WI Assembly District 21, WI
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Schools

Rawson Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Luther Elementary
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Guidance Academy
<1 miles, NW
Lakeview Elementary
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee
5 miles, NW • 1 star
Alverno College
7 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Aurora St Lukes Medical Center
7 miles, N • 3.2 star
West Allis Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

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