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West Milwaukee

A village of 4,038 people in Wisconsin
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Conserved land3.1%22 of 711 acres
Trails1.0 mi0.9 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves15 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About West Milwaukee

Village in Wisconsin, United States
4,114Population
1.1 sq miArea
653 ftElevation

West Milwaukee is a village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located in the center of the county, approximately 1 mi (1.6 km) south of American Family Field. The population was 4,114 at the 2020 census.

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Living in West Milwaukee

Housing in West Milwaukee

$258K▲ 3.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical West Milwaukee home is worth about $258,000, up 3.7% in a year, 24% below the Wisconsin typical home.

Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in West Milwaukee

D−

Safety Grade D-

West Milwaukee reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 100% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
West Milwaukee 6.1
Wisconsin 2.4
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
West Milwaukee 214.3
Wisconsin 10.3
U.S. 15.5
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School Grade D

The public schools West Milwaukee’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 88% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within WI. Ratings are from neighbors.

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