Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
15%
West Milwaukee, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$720
Population
3,819
Renter Mix
67% Rent
Where Milwaukee plays ball
Baseball
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Miller Park
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University
West Milwaukee is a self-governing village of just over one square mile, bordered by the city of Milwaukee, the city of West Allis, and the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center grounds, yet operating with its own distinct civic identity and tightly knit community feel. Its industrial roots run deep: the village grew alongside the manufacturing corridor that once powered southeastern Wisconsin, and traces of that heritage are still visible in the sturdy brick architecture and warehouse-style buildings that line its commercial stretches. Today, that history coexists with a quieter, residential pace that sets West Milwaukee apart from the bustle just across its borders.
The village sits within easy reach of Milwaukee's most energetic neighborhoods, including Walker's Point and the Menomonee Valley, giving residents access to a broader cultural and economic landscape without sacrificing the calmer rhythm of a smaller community. Local employers and light industrial operations continue to anchor the economy, while proximity to downtown Milwaukee means major employment centers, universities, and entertainment districts are all a short drive away.
The housing stock here leans toward modest single-family homes, duplexes, and smaller apartment communities, many housed in well-built structures that reflect the area's early twentieth-century development. Renters looking for straightforward, no-frills living with genuine neighborhood character and easy access to a major metro will find West Milwaukee worth a serious look.
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Aerial view of West Milwaukee Park with downtown in the distance.
Beautiful stone homes in West Milwaukee.
Sidewalk view of homes in West Milwaukee.
Signage marks West Milwaukee Park.
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Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,532
Average: $58,540
Education
584
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,026
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Milwaukee has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
67%
Non-Renters
33%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in West Milwaukee, WI is $549 for a studio, $720 for one bedroom, $1,063 for two bedrooms, and $1,307 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Milwaukee has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$720/month
559 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Milwaukee, WI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
180 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
180 Students
West Milwaukee Intermediate School
Public
Grades 6-8
378 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
304 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Urban Ecology Center--Menomonee Valley
- The Domes
- Hank Aaron State Trail
- Urban Ecology Center-Washington Park
- Milwaukee Public 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 June 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.