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Milwaukee
  • City in Wisconsin
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Milwaukee

#105 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    Milwaukee is a city in Wisconsin with a population of 578,198. Milwaukee is in Milwaukee County. Living in Milwaukee offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Milwaukee there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Milwaukee and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Milwaukee...
    Population
    578,198
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $135,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $910
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      59%
    • Own
      41%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,163.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      32.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      74.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      315.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      483.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,635.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      761.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      11%
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    Working in Milwaukee

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $45,318
    National
    $69,021
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