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West Allis, WI


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West Allis, Wisconsin

Introduction to West Allis, Wisconsin

West Allis, Wisconsin is 5 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin It is in Milwaukee county. The population of the city is 61,254.

West Allis History

The residents of North Greenfield formed a village in 1902 and named it West Allis. In 1827, the first European settler, Francois Drake Weld, arrived in area. Much of the city’s development was catalyzed by Allis Chalmers’s establishment of many heavy manufacturing firms.

West Allis and nearby Attractions

  • Discovery World Museum of Science Economics & Technology
  • Chain O’Lakes State Park
  • Wingspread
  • Harrington Beach State Park
  • Charles Allis Art Museum
  • Pabst House

Things To Do In West Allis

Local celebrations in West Allis include the Cinco de Mayo Springfest, the Harvest Fair & World Beef Expo and the Gi Wise Gises Pow Wow. Local museums include the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, the Discovery World Museum of Science, Economics & Technology and the Milwaukee Art Museum. The Big Foot Beach State Park and Chain O’Lakes State Park are popular local recreational spots as well.

West Allis Transportation

General Mitchell International Airport is nearby.

West Allis Higher Education

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Marquette University and the Milwaukee Area Technical College are some of the local colleges and universities.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyWest Allis Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%West Allis Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%West Allis Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%West Allis Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of West Allis, WI

Comparing West Allis 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
Senior Citizens96
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women79
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity210

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times86
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Rents73
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime72
Low Property Crime52

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