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35 discussions from residents and visitors

real_everett35

West Allis vs Phoenix -which is better?

I'm originally from Raleigh and Rent is about $1,012/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $69,685 in West Allis. Median household income is $69,685, which feels about average for the area. The parks and outdoor areas ...

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Claire Taylor

How much do you pay for rent in West Allis?

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $69,685 in West Allis. The median home value here is around $191,700, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -West Allis sits at 355.8 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the ...

13 replies 11 upvotes housing
Isla Rodriguez

Best coffee shops in West Allis?

So, Just moved here 9 months ago and The median home value here is around $191,700, which is actually reasonable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Jackson Mitchell

Is West Allis worth it salary-wise?

Hi all, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $1,012 for rent here. Median household income is $69,685, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $69,685 in West Allis. Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young ...

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Axel King

Quick question about West Allis

Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $191,700 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? Thanks! The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some n...

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Daniel Roberts

Relocating to West Allis, WI -pros and cons?

Hey folks, Homes are going for about $191,700 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective. Thanks in advance! The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used t...

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Stephen S.

Relocating to West Allis, WI -pros and cons?

I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 59,588, West Allis is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Mia W.

Cheapest neighborhoods in West Allis?

With a population of 59,588, West Allis is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Eleanor

Freelancing from West Allis -experience?

Thoughts? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Ian Mitchell

Day-to-day life in West Allis, WI

Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me know your thoughts. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The cit...

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Leah Price

West Allis quality of life -am I missing something?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 6 years and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,012 for rent here. Homes are going for about $191,700 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugar...

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Jace A.

Should I move to West Allis or stay in Denver?

We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 59,588 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Would love some local perspective. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is de...

0 replies 21 upvotes moving
Silas Morgan

Living in West Allis -the reality

Curious what people think. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,588 people. Crime rate is something to consider -West Allis sits at 355.8 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost...

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Brielle

Is West Allis good for remote workers?

So, You can expect to pay around $1,012 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -West Allis sits at 355.8 per 100K. Household incomes average around $69,685 in West Allis. Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and...

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Sophie Chavez

West Allis is underrated, change my mind

I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,012 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -West Allis sits at 355.8 per 100K. Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I ov...

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Victoria Baker

Remote worker thinking about West Allis

I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $191,700 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Sophie Chavez

Best hidden gems in West Allis

I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -West Allis sits at 355.8 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,588 people. You can expect to pay around $1,012 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but s...

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Reagan

Working remotely from West Allis

Hi all, Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,012/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Has a...

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Isla Collins

Anyone work in healthcare in West Allis?

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 59,588, West Allis is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,588 people. Public transit needs a lot of ...

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Jace Hall

Healthcare options in West Allis?

Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,588 people. Homes are going for about $191,700 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Mia W.

Considering West Allis vs Austin -help me decide

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $69,685, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $191,700, which is actually reasonable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has ...

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Declan L.

Top 5 things I love about West Allis

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $69,685 in West Allis. Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -West Allis sits at 355.8 per 100K. With a population of 59,588, West Allis is a smaller city. Homes are going for about ...

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Eleanor

Thinking about relocating to West Allis from Las Vegas

Hey, Household incomes average around $69,685 in West Allis. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience?

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Mia W.

Most overrated things about West Allis

So, You can expect to pay around $1,012 for rent here. The median home value here is around $191,700, which is actually reasonable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is this normal for West Allis? Thanks! The city has invested a lot in new d...

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Isabella Castillo

Things West Allis needs to improve

Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 59,588, West Allis is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $191,700, which is actually reasonable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Has anyone dealt with this? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of li...

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Sophie Chavez

The good and bad of living in West Allis

Hello, The median home value here is around $191,700, which is actually reasonable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Axel King

Unpopular opinion about West Allis

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,588 people. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,012/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $191,700, which is actually reasonable. Media...

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Katherine B.

West Allis is underrated, change my mind

First post here. I'm a 47-year-old electrician and It's a a smaller city city with about 59,588 people. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse...

1 replies 9 upvotes living
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