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Riverwest
  • Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Report Card

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

Riverwest is a neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a population of 12,002. Riverwest is in Milwaukee County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Riverwest offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Riverwest there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Riverwest and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About Riverwest...
Population
12,002

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$177,486
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$906
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    62%
  • Own
    38%
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Riverwest Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$51,705
National
$69,021
Families with Children
14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    18%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    17%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

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