Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
24%
Saint Francis
Saint Francis, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,276
Population
9,078
Renter Mix
50% Rent
Lakefront living with Milwaukee at your doorstep
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Saint Francis is a small suburban city on the shore of Lake Michigan, just five miles south of downtown Milwaukee. With its landscape primarily covered by residential neighborhoods, Saint Francis offers its residents a tranquil home environment with one of the Midwest’s most distinctive cities at their fingertips. The lakefront serves as a popular attraction for locals, with Sheridan Park offering a beautiful venue to enjoy the scenery. With General Mitchell International Airport right next door and multiple interstate highways close by, Saint Francis is a great option for frequent travelers.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,067
Average: $81,043
Education
2,529
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,517
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Saint Francis, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Saint Francis, WI is $863 for a studio, $1,275 for one bedroom, $1,789 for two bedrooms, and $2,996 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Francis has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,275/month
669 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Saint Francis, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
226 Students
Public
Grades K-8
310 Students
Public
Grades K-8
310 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
530 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lakeshore State Park
- The Domes
- 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.