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Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee · Milwaukee County · WI 53202
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$287K
Median Price
68/100
Walk Score
6.9/10
Schools
35 min
to Milwaukee Downtown
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
C+Schools
69/100
DQuietness
40/100
B-Commute
70/100
C+Walkability
68/100
WYLT Score61/100
Our Take
Milwaukee’s 53202 offers an affordable price point and decent public transit, but the area has a high crime rate and limited green space. It’s worth a closer look if you’re okay with some risk and older housing, but many would do better elsewhere.
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The Good
- ✓Median home price under $300k is attractive for first‑time buyers
- ✓Walkscore of 68 means you can get most errands done on foot
- ✓Good transit score of 62 gives reasonable access to downtown
- ✓Diverse, young population keeps the neighborhood lively
Real Talk
- !Violent crime in the area is above the city average—take it seriously
- !Limited parks and open space compared to other urban neighborhoods
- !Many buildings are aging and may require costly repairs
- !Property taxes in Wisconsin are relatively high, adding to long‑term costs
- $Property tax (approximately 1.3% of assessed value)
- $Higher utility bills due to older HVAC systems
- $Potential HOA fees in newer developments
Best For
Young professionalsStudentsUrban rentersPeople looking for a budget option in a city
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Milwaukee, WI
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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