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Milwaukee County
  • County in Wisconsin
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Milwaukee County

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B minus
    2. Housing
      grade C minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade A+
    4. Good for Families
      grade A minus
    5. Diversity
      grade A
    6. Jobs
      grade C+
    7. Weather
      grade C
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    11. Commute
      grade A minus

    Milwaukee County is located in Wisconsin with a population of 939,123. Milwaukee County is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. In Milwaukee County, most residents rent their homes. In Milwaukee County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Milwaukee County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Milwaukee County are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $172,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $936
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      51%
    • Own
      49%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      666
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      12.9
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      52.7
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      334.7
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      694.7
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,073.6
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      654.2
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      national  11%

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