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South Milwaukee, WI
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South Milwaukee, WI
At a Glance
How South Milwaukee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Milwaukee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Milwaukee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Milwaukee residents earn a median household income of $70,146 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,428. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 29,416 business establishments, including 2,218 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Milwaukee is $216,400 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,849. Median rent is $1,014/month, with 27.7% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
South Milwaukee reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,674/100K. The murder rate is 4.8/100K.
Education
27.7% of adults in South Milwaukee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Milwaukee has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.