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South Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee CountyElev. 204 m
Population
20,547
Median home
$216,400
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About South Milwaukee

South Milwaukee is home to roughly 20,547 residents. South Milwaukee sits in Milwaukee County. The median age is 40.9 and the median household income is $70,146. Homes carry a median value of $216,400, and about 67% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (78.4%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
20,547
Median age
40.9
Median household income
$70,146
Per-capita income
$36,428
Poverty rate
12.5%
High-school grad or higher
93.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg. commute
25 min
Work from home
11.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White78.4%
Hispanic or Latino13.1%
Black2.4%
Asian0.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.7%
Sales & office21.4%
Production, transportation & material moving20.9%
Service14.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$216,400
Median gross rent
$1,014/mo
Owner-occupied
66.8%
Median year built
1957
Households
8,679
Avg. household size
2.33

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

South Milwaukee has 6 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading22%
Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

South Milwaukee HighHighGrades 9–12
South Milwaukee MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Blakewood ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
E W Luther ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Lakeview ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Rawson ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime63% below national
South Milwaukee144
Wisconsin304
United States386
↑ 3% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime39% below national
South Milwaukee1,181
Wisconsin1,260
United States1,952
↓ 30% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, South Milwaukee Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around South Milwaukee.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Milwaukee County
Cold waveVery High
TornadoVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

South Milwaukee is in Milwaukee County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

South Milwaukee sits in Milwaukee County. Elevation ~204 m.

Map of South Milwaukee
South Milwaukee, WI
Where South Milwaukee is
MilwaukeeMadisonGreen BayKenoshaRacineAppletonSouth Milwaukee
Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

South Milwaukee Passenger StationSouth Milwaukee Post OfficeLawson Airplane Company--Continental Faience and Tile Company
Notable people from South Milwaukee
Reginald LisowskiJackie KashianGary George WetzelJeffrey PlaleGreg BrowerPhil Sobocinski
People searches in South Milwaukee
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Nearby cities
Oak Creek (3 mi)Greenfield (8 mi)Franklin (8 mi)Caledonia (8 mi)West Allis (11 mi)Milwaukee (12 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Milwaukee County

Most-recorded names in Milwaukee County booking & incarceration records:

Aaron Lewis (3)David Jones (2)John Williams (2)Dung Nguyen (2)Adriana Sanchez (2)John Miller (2)Alex Walker (1)Alexi Sanchez (1)Alexia Walker (1)Alexis Walker (1)Alfonzo Young (1)Alicia Lewis (1)Anh Nguyen (1)Dang Nguyen (1)Daniel Smith (1)James Miller (1)John Smith (1)Jose Willis (1)Larry Wright (1)Mary Smith (1)Warren Wilson (1)Adam Lewis (1)Adam Walker (1)Adonis Nguyen (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Common questions

South Milwaukee — frequently asked

What is the population of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
South Milwaukee has a population of about 20,547, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in South Milwaukee?
The median home value in South Milwaukee is $216,400, and the median gross rent is $1,014/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is South Milwaukee safe? What is the crime rate?
South Milwaukee Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 144 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does South Milwaukee face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Milwaukee County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, tornado, winter weather.
How many schools are in South Milwaukee?
South Milwaukee has 6 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in South Milwaukee?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near South Milwaukee. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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