Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
15%
Bay View
Bay View, WI Area Guide
This bayside community is one of Milwaukee’s most popular neighborhoods
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Located beside Lake Michigan on the south side of Milwaukee, Bay View is one of the city’s most eclectic, trendy, and diverse neighborhoods. With several schools in the area and a rich, eccentric culture, the neighborhood is popular among families, professionals, foodies, and art aficionados. Bay View is known for the renowned Kinnickinnic Avenue, a long strip of fashion boutiques, thrift stores, record shops, and delicious dining options. This avenue is home to one of the city’s most popular bar districts as well. Bay View is also known for its thriving arts scene. There are gallery nights held frequently and a weekly concert series.
If you’re looking to enjoy some fresh air, go to South Shore Park, a beautiful beach with a seasonal beer garden and picnic areas. There is truly never a dull moment in Bay View. Along with a thrilling nightlife and gorgeous waterfront parks, resident here throw community events throughout the year. The annual Bay View Bash is one of Milwaukee’s favorite street festivals. Overall, if you want to experience city living with a quirky twist, Bay View is a great location to rent your next apartment.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,366
Average: $87,548
Education
12,154
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,628
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bay View has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Domes
- Lakeshore State Park
- Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin
- Betty Brinn Children's Museum
- The Milwaukee Art Museum
Airports
- General Mitchell International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.