Living in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Milwaukee · Census data 2020–2024
South Milwaukee has 20,442 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $73,427 (5% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $235,700, the median rent is $1,014/month.
South Milwaukee at a glance
- Population
- 20,442
- Median age
- 40.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $73,427State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $235,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,014/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is South Milwaukee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Milwaukee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Milwaukee the median home value is $235,700, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,660 a month in housing costs.
South Milwaukee median household income
The median household income in South Milwaukee is $73,427 and the income per person is $36,937. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in South Milwaukee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,885
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.40
South Milwaukee demographics
- Population
- 20,442
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 8,420
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Milwaukee ›
Education in South Milwaukee
29.9% of adults 25 and older in South Milwaukee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Milwaukee
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
South Milwaukee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Milwaukee | 20,442 | $73,427 | $235,700 | $1,014 |
| Cudahy | 17,853 | $66,719 | $216,500 | $1,028 |
| Oak Creek | 37,325 | $96,555 | $331,700 | $1,452 |
| St. Francis | 9,004 | $57,368 | $234,500 | $1,004 |
| Greendale | 14,594 | $94,769 | $314,200 | $1,252 |
| Franklin | 35,886 | $106,894 | $364,200 | $1,458 |
| Greenfield | 37,345 | $70,459 | $261,100 | $1,170 |
| Caledonia | 25,257 | $93,152 | $303,400 | $1,141 |
| West Milwaukee | 4,038 | $49,128 | $207,400 | $920 |
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What is the median household income in South Milwaukee, WI?
The median household income in South Milwaukee is $73,427, 5% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Milwaukee?
The median home value in South Milwaukee is $235,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in South Milwaukee?
The median gross rent in South Milwaukee is $1,014 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is South Milwaukee, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in South Milwaukee?
The median age in South Milwaukee is 40.2 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in South Milwaukee?
The average commute to work in South Milwaukee is 24 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Milwaukee?
The unemployment rate in South Milwaukee is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Milwaukee?
29.9% of adults in South Milwaukee have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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