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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Nolan Mendoza

Just moved to South Milwaukee, any tips?

Hey everyone, Just moved here 7 months ago and Homes are going for about $216,400 on average. With a population of 20,547, South Milwaukee is a small town. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot ...

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Jonathan Miller

Pros and cons of South Milwaukee after 12 years

Hey everyone, I relocated for work and With a population of 20,547, South Milwaukee is a small town. Rent is about $1,014/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -South Milwaukee sits at 139.9 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are hig...

3 replies 1 upvotes living
Nolan Mendoza

Remote worker thinking about South Milwaukee

OK so The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $216,400 on average. With a population of 20,547, South Milwaukee is a small town. The median home value here is around $216,400, which is actually reasonable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Nig...

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Zoe H.

South Milwaukee quality of life -am I missing something?

Curious what people think. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $216,400, which is actually reasonable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surpr...

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Nolan Mendoza

Dog-friendly places in South Milwaukee?

Crime rate is something to consider -South Milwaukee sits at 139.9 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 20,547 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I wrong here? It's not perfect, but the commu...

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Zoe H.

How are the schools in South Milwaukee?

Curious what people think. I'm retired and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Delilah Mendoza

Honest thoughts on life in South Milwaukee

My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 20,547, South Milwaukee is a small town. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work ...

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Delilah Mendoza

Cost of living reality check -South Milwaukee

Median household income is $70,146, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,014/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -South Milwaukee sits at 139.9 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather t...

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