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Brown Deer, Wisconsin

Introduction to Brown Deer, Wisconsin

Brown Deer, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is located 9 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are approximately 12,170 people in the village.

Brown Deer History

The Village of Brown Deer is located in Milwaukee County, which was founded in 1834. It was originally a part of the Town of Granville. On January 20, 1955 it was separated from the town and was incorporated as a village. According to a tradition, the village was formerly named White Deer. It was so named for albinos spotted here. However, it was renamed Brown Deer as they were more common.

Brown Deer and nearby Attractions

  • Algonquin Park
  • Betty Brinn Children's Museum
  • Pabst House
  • Pike Lake State Park
  • Milwaukee Art Museum
  • Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art

Things To Do In Brown Deer

Brown Deer offers easy access to Milwaukee Public Museum, Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum, Discovery World Museum of Science, Economics & Technology, Charles Allis Art Museum, and Milwaukee Art Museum. The Tripoli Golf Club provides excellent facilities for golf enthusiasts. Book lovers can enjoy their leisure hours at the Brown Deer Public Library. One can also pay a visit to the Pike Lake State Park.

Brown Deer Transportation

General Mitchell International Airport is less than half an hour's drive away.

Brown Deer Higher Education

Concordia University - Wisconsin, Marquette University, and Cardinal Stritch University are in the neighborhood.

High Points

Brown Deer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBrown Deer Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBrown Deer Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%Brown Deer Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Brown Deer College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Brown Deer Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Brown Deer Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Brown Deer Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Brown Deer People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Brown Deer, WI

Comparing Brown Deer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Senior Citizens97
Racial Diversity810
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use69
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents31
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime52
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