At a Glance
Median Income
$51,888
$29,679 per capita
Home Value
$172,000
Zillow: $216,278
Median Rent
$1,033/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,332/100K
2,555/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
269 sunny days/yr
How Milwaukee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Milwaukee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Milwaukee a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Milwaukee residents earn a median household income of $51,888 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,679. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,167 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milwaukee is $172,000 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,278. Median rent is $1,033/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Milwaukee reports 1,332 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 251% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,555/100K. The murder rate is 16.4/100K.
Education
26.6% of adults in Milwaukee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milwaukee has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population569,756
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density5,924/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,888
Per Capita$29,679
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$7,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,000
Rent$1,033
Ownership41.5%
Zillow$216,278
Housing Units257,441
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,332/100K
Property2,555/100K
Murder16.4/100K
Assault920/100K
Burglary608/100K
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death4,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation725 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations75
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Milwaukee was founded in 1846.
The median home in Milwaukee was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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