Skip to Main Content
Write a review
Whitefish Bay
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
profile header© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
Suburb
Milwaukee

Whitefish Bay

#2 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Wisconsin
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Whitefish Bay is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 14,818. Whitefish Bay is in Milwaukee County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Whitefish Bay offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Whitefish Bay there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Whitefish Bay and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Whitefish Bay are highly rated.
    About Whitefish Bay...
    Population
    14,818
    Suburb of
    Milwaukee
    View Nearby Homes

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $410,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,274
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      18%
    • Own
      82%
    Sponsored Mortgage Options for Whitefish Bay
    Get Rates
    • Find a loan that's right for you. Compare today's top mortgage and refinancing providers.
    • Get approval in minutes. Checking rates won't affect your credit score.
    Niche may be compensated by the third party lenders and others who place ads on the website. Niche is not a lender and does not endorse the products of these advertisers. Fees that Niche receives for ads do not affect the terms you may be offered by the lender you choose. There are many additional borrowing options available.
    Explore Whitefish Bay Real Estate
    Listings by Homes.com
    View Nearby Homes

    Whitefish Bay Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    See All Whitefish Bay Rankings

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      14.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      14.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      7.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      28.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      671.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      138.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      42%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      39%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      11%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      6%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
    More About Whitefish Bay Residents

    Working in Whitefish Bay

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $134,324
    National
    $69,021
    Search for Jobs in Whitefish Bay

    Places to Work in Whitefish Bay

    Top Public Schools Serving Whitefish Bay

    See All 40 Public Schools in Whitefish Bay 

    Places like Whitefish Bay

    Whitefish Bay Reviews

    No reviews yet

    Take our survey to add your review

    Review Whitefish Bay