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Fox Point, Wisconsin

Introduction to Fox Point, Wisconsin

Fox Point, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is located 8 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village contains a population of approximately 7,012 residents.

Fox Point History

Fox Point was incorporated as a village in the year 1926. Originally, the area that now covers the village was a Dutch settlement. In fact, Fox Point also derived its name from the settlement. It is located Milwaukee County, which was founded in 1834.

Fox Point and nearby Attractions

  • Brown-Port Shopping Center
  • Albert and Edith Adelman House
  • Harrington Beach State Park
  • Betty Brinn Children's Museum
  • Pabst House
  • Pike Lake State Park

Things To Do In Fox Point

Fox Point offers easy access to Harrington Beach State Park, Pike Lake State Park, and Kettle Moraine State Forest. History buffs should visit the museums such as Milwaukee Public Museum, Charles Allis Art Museum, Eisner Museum of Advertising & Design, Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum, and Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art. One can shop at the Brown - Port Shopping Center and RiverPoint Village Shopping Center. The village is also home to many churches such as Saint Eugene Church, Fox Point Evangelical Lutheran Church, and North Shore Congregational Church.

Fox Point Transportation

General Mitchell International Airport is a few minutes' drive away.

Fox Point Higher Education

Cardinal Stritch University, Marquette University, and Milwaukee School of Engineering are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyFox Point Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyFox Point College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFox Point Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFox Point Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFox Point People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Fox Point Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Fox Point Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Fox Point Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Fox Point Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Fox Point, WI

Comparing Fox Point 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use47
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built33
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime108
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