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Introduction to Hales Corners, Wisconsin
Hales Corners, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is 6 miles S of West Allis, Wisconsin and 10 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 7,765.
Hales Corners History
Hales Corners was first settled in the late 1830s. Prior to that, the Potawotomi and Menominee Native Ameicans occupied the area. It was named Hales Corners for William Hale, who was an early settler and the first postmaster of the village. It was incorporated on January 30, 1952.
Hales Corners and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Hales Corners
The Boernre Botanical Gardens, Hales Corners Park and Whitnall Park offer opportunities for recreation. The Betty Brinn Children's Museum, the Eisner Museum of Advertising & Design, the Racine Heritage Museum, the Logic Puzzle Museum and the Charles Allis Art Museum are all accessible from Hales Corners as well. In addition, the village hosts the Scandinavian Festival every May.
Hales Corners Transportation
General Mitchell International Airport is a short distance away.
Hales Corners Higher Education
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Area Technical College and Marquette University are all nearby.
Hales Corners strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Comparing Hales Corners to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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