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South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Introduction to South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is 9 miles S of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are 21,256 residents in the city.

South Milwaukee History

South Milwaukee was known as the Northwest Territory in the 1800s. Native American trappers and traders, who came in search of better fishing and hunting grounds, were the first to explore the area. The land proved to be good for raising livestock and farming. As a result, a number of businesses began to flourish in the area. In 1846, churches, a town office and a school were established in the area. The village was officially incorporated in 1891. The South Milwaukee Historical Society was founded in 1971.

South Milwaukee and nearby Attractions

  • Mitchell Gallery of Flight
  • Richard Bong State Recreation Area
  • Racine Heritage Museum
  • Chain O'Lakes State Park
  • Eisner Museum of Advertising & Design
  • Pike Lake State Park

Things To Do In South Milwaukee

Local parks include the Richard Bong State Recreation Area, the Big Foot Beach State Park and Pike Lake State Park. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Grant Park Golf Course. The Marquette Plaza Shopping Center is a popular local shopping destination. Local churches include the Saint John’s Roman Catholic Church, the Assembly of God Church and Saint Luke’s Evangelical and Reformed Church. The South Milwaukee Public Library is the local library.

South Milwaukee Transportation

General Mitchell International Airport is located nearby.

South Milwaukee Higher Education

Local colleges include the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Cardinal Stritch University and Marquette University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 7%South Milwaukee Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 12%South Milwaukee Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 19%South Milwaukee Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of South Milwaukee, WI

Comparing South Milwaukee 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 Men88
Senior Citizens76
Well-Paid Single Women79
Age of the Population77
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times64
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents53
Housing Recently Built34
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime74
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