Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Quick Statistics
Milwaukee is a community in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, home to about 566,973 people spread across 96.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $34,170 a year, and a typical home is worth about $184,000. About 34.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
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Among the Wisconsin towns GeoStat tracks, Milwaukee ranks number 1 of 808 in population, number 646 in median household income, number 428 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Milwaukee typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 15°F. The area sees roughly 52 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wauwatosa, WI | 3.5 mi. | 48,529 |
| 2. | West Milwaukee, WI | 3.5 mi. | 4,038 |
| 3. | Shorewood, WI | 4.5 mi. | 13,627 |
| 4. | Glendale, WI | 4.8 mi. | 13,656 |
| 5. | Whitefish Bay, WI | 4.8 mi. | 14,665 |
| 6. | West Allis, WI | 5.0 mi. | 59,612 |
| 7. | Glendale, WI | 5.2 mi. | 667 |
| 8. | Butler, WI | 6.0 mi. | 96 |
What is the population of Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Milwaukee has a population of about 566,973 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Milwaukee, Wisconsin in?
Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
What is the median home value in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Milwaukee is about $184,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
The median personal income in Milwaukee is about $34,170 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Since 1950, 21 tornadoes have been recorded in Milwaukee County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 15 degrees, with around 52 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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