Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
13%
Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,207
Population
566,428
Renter Mix
61% Rent
The thriving Brew City on the shores of Lake Michigan
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Known as the Brew City, Milwaukee is home to some of the nation’s best breweries, a trend that’s spreading nationwide. Along with an abundance of craft beer, you’ll find picturesque views of Lake Michigan, a thriving local economy, and a world-class collection of museums and galleries. Throughout the summer months, the community celebrates its diverse heritage through a series of festivals connected to the city’s differing cultures.
These fun-filled festivals include the African World Fest, German Fest, Irish Fest, Indian Summer Festival, and Feta Italiana. The annual Summerfest is the largest music festival in the world, and has been since 1999, featuring more than 800 acts over the course of 11 days. With a low cost of living and a wide range of affordable apartments, condos, and houses for rent, living in Milwaukee is within reach for any anyone.
Explore the City
The Milwaukee RiverWalk extends more than 20 blocks through downtown
The futuristic architecture of the Milwaukee Art Museum
Miller Park is home to the Milwaukee Brewers
The Hill Climber statue is located at the Harley Davidson Museum
The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory is nicknamed "The Domes"
Henry Maier Festival Park is home to Summerfest
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,042
Average: $65,645
Education
122,700
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
267,649
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Milwaukee has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
61%
Non-Renters
39%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Milwaukee, WI is $1,008 for a studio, $1,208 for one bedroom, $1,528 for two bedrooms, and $2,025 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milwaukee has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,208/month
646 Sq Ft
House
$1,789/month
966 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,428/month
812 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,772/month
1,204 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Milwaukee, WI is 0.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Milwaukee is 7.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,008 - $2,025. You can expect to pay 0.5% more for groceries, 7.2% less for utilities, and 0.8% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Milwaukee, WI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
485 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
485 Students
Public
Grades K-8
340 Students
Public
Grades K-8
340 Students
Maryland Avenue Montessori School
Public
Grades PK-8
501 Students
Public
Grades K-8
340 Students
Public
Grades K-8
340 Students
Maryland Avenue Montessori School
Public
Grades PK-8
501 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,174 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
756 Students
Reagan College Preparatory High
Public
Grades 9-12
1,343 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,174 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
145 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
145 Students
Rufus King International High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,283 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Urban Ecology Center-Washington Park
- Urban Ecology Center--Menomonee Valley
- Hank Aaron State Trail
- Milwaukee Public Museum
- The Pabst Theater
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.