Housing by town in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin has 19 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,101 (±$8) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $880 in 2015–2019 (+25.1%; Up after inflation).
River Hills has the highest median gross rent ($2,156) and West Milwaukee the lowest ($920).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,101 (±$8)
- Households that rent
- 50.1%
- Median household income
- $64,435
- Places
- 19
Cities, towns and townships in Milwaukee County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside | $1,647 | 15.0% | $160,096 | $431,900 | $8,944 |
| Brown Deer | $1,183 | 34.8% | $93,974 | $239,300 | $4,826 |
| Cudahy | $1,028 | 38.6% | $66,719 | $216,500 | $4,407 |
| Fox Point | $1,726 | 22.8% | $141,467 | $444,700 | $9,031 |
| Franklin | $1,458 | 22.7% | $106,894 | $364,200 | $6,354 |
| Glendale | $1,432 | 30.5% | $78,092 | $282,800 | $5,669 |
| Greendale | $1,252 | 32.8% | $94,769 | $314,200 | $6,010 |
| Greenfield | $1,170 | 45.2% | $70,459 | $261,100 | $4,705 |
| Hales Corners | $1,335 | 39.3% | $87,740 | $309,800 | $5,788 |
| Milwaukee | $1,059 | 58.2% | $54,234 | $184,000 | $3,668 |
| Oak Creek | $1,452 | 42.5% | $96,555 | $331,700 | $5,839 |
| River Hills | $2,156 | 8.5% | $204,427 | $699,600 | $10,000 or more |
| Shorewood | $1,347 | 54.4% | $86,726 | $443,700 | $9,688 |
| South Milwaukee | $1,014 | 33.2% | $73,427 | $235,700 | $4,420 |
| St. Francis | $1,004 | 45.4% | $57,368 | $234,500 | $4,592 |
| Wauwatosa | $1,438 | 39.2% | $101,138 | $339,000 | $5,922 |
| West Allis | $1,007 | 44.5% | $67,611 | $203,800 | $3,894 |
| West Milwaukee | $920 | 66.2% | $49,128 | $207,400 | $3,803 |
| Whitefish Bay | $1,335 | 16.9% | $157,109 | $533,800 | $9,156 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,750 | $37,950 | $60,700 |
| 2 people | $26,000 | $43,400 | $69,400 |
| 3 people | $29,250 | $48,800 | $78,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $54,200 | $86,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $58,550 | $93,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $62,900 | $100,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $67,250 | $107,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $71,550 | $114,450 |
How the places in Milwaukee County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Milwaukee County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,013 | 990 | 23,288 | 2,558 | 910,505 | 18 of 19 |
| 2024 | 8,729 | 953 | 22,799 | 2,489 | 915,883 | 19 of 19 |
| 2025 | 6,866 | 746 | 20,120 | 2,185 | 920,720 | 19 of 19 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Milwaukee County recorded 6,866 violent and 20,120 property crimes, 746 and 2,185 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Milwaukee County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Police Department | 559,717 | 6,409 | 13,439 |
| West Allis Police Department | 59,618 | 109 | 1,021 |
| Wauwatosa Police Department | 48,869 | 87 | 1,126 |
| Oak Creek Police Department | 38,780 | 28 | 695 |
| Greenfield Police Department | 37,076 | 39 | 821 |
| Franklin Police Department | 36,675 | 19 | 363 |
| South Milwaukee Police Department | 20,084 | 26 | 196 |
| Cudahy Police Department | 17,572 | 16 | 105 |
| Glendale Police Department | 14,630 | 38 | 571 |
| Whitefish Bay Police Department | 14,422 | 2 | 105 |
| Greendale Police Department | 14,351 | 7 | 135 |
| Shorewood Police Department | 13,433 | 6 | 169 |
| Brown Deer Police Department | 12,520 | 36 | 351 |
| St. Francis Police Department | 8,895 | 11 | 72 |
| Hales Corners Police Department | 7,773 | 5 | 38 |
ZIP codes in Milwaukee County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53215 | 58,146 | $977 | $156,800 | $54,289 | 52.6% |
| 53209 | 45,170 | $988 | $166,700 | $48,486 | 56.2% |
| 53218 | 41,196 | $1,067 | $133,400 | $45,642 | 57.1% |
| 53204 | 39,996 | $1,004 | $124,300 | $45,934 | 73.8% |
| 53221 | 38,044 | $1,119 | $219,600 | $63,265 | 43.1% |
| 53154 | 37,325 | $1,452 | $331,700 | $96,555 | 42.5% |
| 53132 | 35,433 | $1,499 | $367,500 | $109,850 | 22.2% |
| 53219 | 34,764 | $995 | $203,900 | $70,388 | 37.7% |
| 53214 | 34,480 | $1,009 | $188,300 | $60,962 | 45.1% |
| 53207 | 34,313 | $1,197 | $243,600 | $79,117 | 39.0% |
| 53211 | 34,234 | $1,287 | $434,500 | $75,256 | 59.9% |
| 53216 | 30,345 | $990 | $143,400 | $46,752 | 52.7% |
| 53217 | 29,957 | $1,591 | $449,100 | $133,021 | 23.9% |
| 53212 | 28,938 | $1,055 | $216,300 | $47,298 | 65.6% |
| 53223 | 28,793 | $1,109 | $203,100 | $60,839 | 46.6% |
| 53220 | 27,782 | $1,078 | $229,300 | $69,319 | 43.8% |
| 53208 | 27,201 | $936 | $204,500 | $52,690 | 60.8% |
| 53213 | 26,905 | $1,319 | $340,100 | $101,688 | 40.2% |
| 53202 | 25,861 | $1,259 | $340,800 | $71,034 | 78.6% |
| 53225 | 25,187 | $1,115 | $188,400 | $56,545 | 60.1% |
| 53222 | 24,663 | $997 | $216,600 | $76,980 | 33.1% |
| 53210 | 23,922 | $1,076 | $174,400 | $48,217 | 60.4% |
| 53227 | 22,885 | $1,051 | $225,900 | $73,321 | 49.9% |
| 53224 | 21,223 | $1,156 | $211,100 | $67,803 | 49.7% |
| 53172 | 20,442 | $1,014 | $235,700 | $73,427 | 33.2% |
| 53206 | 19,887 | $1,000 | $83,400 | $29,336 | 67.8% |
| 53226 | 18,908 | $1,409 | $335,600 | $93,132 | 42.6% |
| 53110 | 17,853 | $1,028 | $216,500 | $66,719 | 38.6% |
| 53228 | 15,121 | $1,297 | $272,000 | $75,033 | 47.9% |
| 53129 | 14,570 | $1,252 | $311,800 | $95,012 | 32.8% |
| 53233 | 14,497 | $853 | $137,500 | $23,750 | 97.1% |
| 53205 | 9,265 | $869 | $124,200 | $31,529 | 72.6% |
| 53235 | 9,004 | $1,004 | $234,500 | $57,368 | 45.4% |
| 53130 | 7,712 | $1,335 | $308,000 | $87,008 | 39.1% |
| 53203 | 2,357 | $1,788 | — | $86,159 | 88.3% |
| 53295 | 90 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Milwaukee County
What is the crime rate in Milwaukee County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Milwaukee County recorded 746 violent and 2,185 property crimes per 100,000 residents (6,866 violent and 20,120 property crimes in all).
Which place in Milwaukee County has the highest rent?
River Hills has the highest median gross rent, $2,156 (±$252) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Milwaukee County has the lowest rent?
West Milwaukee has the lowest median gross rent, $920 (±$117) a month.
What is the median rent in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Milwaukee County is $1,101 (±$8) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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