Living in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County is a county in Wisconsin with a population of around 957,735, part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI MSA metro area. The main communities are Milwaukee, Milwaukee, West Allis.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,338/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $251K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.8%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 32°F) and warm summers (highs around 75°F). Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.
Demographics
Milwaukee County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 35 and a moderately educated workforce (31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Home price trend in Milwaukee County
Top Cities and towns in Milwaukee County
Greenfield
Population: 36,720
Home price:$252,620
West Allis
Population: 60,411
Home price:$199,546
Oak Creek
Population: 34,451
Home price:$320,899
Wauwatosa
Population: 46,396
Home price:$318,939
South Milwaukee
Population: 21,156
Home price:$227,686
Franklin
Population: 35,451
Home price:$339,259
Cudahy
Population: 18,267
Home price:$214,292
Glendale
Population: 12,872
Home price:$273,208
St. Francis
Population: 9,365
Home price:NA
Milwaukee
Population: 594,833
Home price:$168,457
Milwaukee
Population: 600,155
Home price:$168,457
Rent Price trend in Milwaukee County
Demographics & Amenities in Milwaukee County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
34.9 Years
Average Family Size
2.94
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Milwaukee County
Earthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Relatively LowDrought
Very LowTornados
Very HighEarthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Relatively LowDrought
Very LowTornados
Very High
Terrain & Weather in Milwaukee County
Average Summer temperature
89°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
28.99 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Milwaukee County
Per Capita Personal Income
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
62.7%
Total Employer Establishments
141,326
Poverty (%)
10.8%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.8%
Vacant Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Milwaukee County
Cannabis
Illegal
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inMilwaukee County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Milwaukee County
Robbery
4.07/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
5.38/ per 1000
Burglary
7.68/ per 1000
Arson
0.33/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
10.02/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Milwaukee County