Living in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Milwaukee · Census data 2020–2024
West Milwaukee has 4,038 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $49,128 (37% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $207,400, the median rent is $920/month.
West Milwaukee at a glance
- Population
- 4,038
- Median age
- 36.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $49,128State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $207,400State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $920/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 33.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is West Milwaukee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Milwaukee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Milwaukee the median home value is $207,400, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,421 a month in housing costs.
West Milwaukee median household income
The median household income in West Milwaukee is $49,128 and the income per person is $30,140. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in West Milwaukee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,083
- Owner-occupied
- 33.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 66.2%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.08
West Milwaukee demographics
- Population
- 4,038
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 1,934
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Milwaukee ›
Education in West Milwaukee
19.6% of adults 25 and older in West Milwaukee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Milwaukee
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
West Milwaukee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Milwaukee | 4,038 | $49,128 | $207,400 | $920 |
| West Allis | 59,612 | $67,611 | $203,800 | $1,007 |
| Milwaukee | 566,973 | $54,234 | $184,000 | $1,059 |
| Greenfield | 37,345 | $70,459 | $261,100 | $1,170 |
| Wauwatosa | 48,529 | $101,138 | $339,000 | $1,438 |
| Greendale | 14,594 | $94,769 | $314,200 | $1,252 |
| St. Francis | 9,004 | $57,368 | $234,500 | $1,004 |
| Hales Corners | 7,689 | $87,740 | $309,800 | $1,335 |
| Elm Grove | 6,459 | $158,016 | $510,400 | $1,900 |
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What is the median household income in West Milwaukee, WI?
The median household income in West Milwaukee is $49,128, 37% 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 West Milwaukee?
The median home value in West Milwaukee is $207,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in West Milwaukee?
The median gross rent in West Milwaukee is $920 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is West Milwaukee, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
What is the median age in West Milwaukee?
The median age in West Milwaukee is 36.2 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in West Milwaukee?
The average commute to work in West Milwaukee is 18 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Milwaukee?
The unemployment rate in West Milwaukee is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Milwaukee?
19.6% of adults in West 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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