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1601 Nicholson Ave
1601 Nicholson Ave,
South Milwaukee,
WI
53172
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About 1601 Nicholson Ave South Milwaukee, WI 53172
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1601 Nicholson Ave is an apartment community located in Milwaukee County and the 53172 ZIP Code. This area is served by the South Milwaukee School District attendance zone.
1601 Nicholson Ave,
South Milwaukee,
WI
53172
South Milwaukee sits just 15 miles south of downtown Milwaukee along the Lake Michigan shoreline, giving it the feel of a self-contained city that still benefits from a major metro next door. The local economy has deep roots in manufacturing, with Bucyrus International -- now part of Caterpillar -- having shaped the city's industrial identity for more than a century. That heritage shows in the character of the streets: grounded, hardworking, and genuinely neighborly.
Day-to-day life here revolves around tight-knit residential blocks, a walkable downtown corridor along Milwaukee Avenue, and easy access to Lake Michigan at Bender Park. The broader South Milwaukee area feeds into the Oak Creek-Franklin and South Milwaukee school districts, and residents are a short commute from major employment hubs in Oak Creek and the greater Milwaukee metro. Neighboring communities like Cudahy and St. Francis are just minutes away.
The rental market reflects the city's modest, practical character.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 9.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 9.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 10.4 mi |
1601 Nicholson Ave is within 8 minutes or 2.8 miles from Milwaukee Tech., Oak Creek. It is also near Alverno College and Milwaukee Sch. of Engineering.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
365 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
380 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
587 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
988 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Walkability Near 1601 Nicholson Ave South Milwaukee, WI 53172
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
0
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
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1601 Nicholson Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172