Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Population 598,920

Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County, WI. The population is 598,920, making Milwaukee the largest city in Milwaukee County and the largest city in the state of Wisconsin.

There are 197 public schools in Milwaukee with an average Homefacts rating of D. The total crime rate for Milwaukee is high , and there are 2,372 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Milwaukee is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Milwaukee property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Milwaukee include Wauwatosa, West Milwaukee and Shorewood.

Milwaukee Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.4%

Crime Rate

35.86% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 584
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 323
  • Burglary: 608
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

65.81% Higher than national avg.
  • 2,372 offenders in Milwaukee
  • 39.60 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

7,629 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 140
  • Registered Polluters: 171
  • Superfunds: 56
  • Tanks & Spills: 7,262

Unemployment

Very High 5.4%
  • Wisconsin unemployment average: 3.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

197 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 197 K-12 public schools in Milwaukee, WI and 112 private schools. Homefacts rates Milwaukee's schools as Below Average, with an overall D rating.
112 Private Schools

Alston's Preparatory Academy

Atlas Preparatory Academy

Atonement Lutheran School

Believers In Christ Christian Academy

Blessed Sacrament School

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22 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

2,372 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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206 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Milwaukee, WI issued 206 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 206 permits, 34 were issued for single family homes and 172 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Milwaukee, WI issued 244 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 244 permits, 45 were issued for single family homes and 199 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $709
  • 1 Bedroom: $854
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,032
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,313
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,431

Zip Codes

53007 53022 53092 53110 53201 53202 53203 53204 53205 53206 53207 53208 53209 53210 53211
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Environmental Hazards

7629 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Milwaukee, WI has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Milwaukee, WI is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.79 Average
    Milwaukee, WI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 22.33°
  • February 26.2°
  • March 36.75°
  • April 46.15°
  • May 57.19°
  • June 67.19°
  • July 73.77°
  • August 72.04°
  • September 63.58°
  • October 51.62°
  • November 40.85°
  • December 27.75°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Milwaukee, WI

Earthquakes
Milwaukee, WI has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Milwaukee, WI has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Milwaukee, WI has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Milwaukee, WI has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Milwaukee, WI: $38,097

Unemployment

Unemployment in Milwaukee is 5.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.89%
White Collar - 53.11%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Scott Walker
  • Sen. Tammy Baldwin
  • Sen. Ron Johnson

City Representatives

  • Gwen Moore
  • F. James Sensenbrenner

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

38 Cemeteries view all

92 FCC Towers view all

37 Fire Stations view all

6 Hospitals view all

14 Libraries view all

23 Police Stations view all

22 Retirement Homes view all

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