What kinds of homes are in West Milwaukee, WI?

Name: Types of homes in West Milwaukee, WI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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West Milwaukee, WI has 2,083 (±191) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 1,861 homes per square mile of land.

26.7% are detached single-family houses.

33.5% are in buildings of two to four units.

35.6% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 2,083 (±191)
Detached houses: 26.7%
2–4 unit buildings: 33.5%
5+ unit buildings: 35.6%

Homes in West Milwaukee by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	West Milwaukee	Milwaukee County	Wisconsin	United States
Single-family, detached	26.7% (±6.4 points)	45.2%	66.2%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	4.2% (±4.4 points)	4.4%	4.3%	6.2%
2 units	28.4% (±8.1 points)	16.3%	5.9%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	5.1% (±3.7 points)	6.0%	3.5%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	9.7% (±4.9 points)	6.2%	4.9%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	4.8% (±4.5 points)	4.2%	3.7%	4.3%
20 or more units	21.1% (±9.5 points)	17.1%	8.4%	10.3%
Mobile home	0.0% (±1.1 points)	0.5%	3.1%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±1.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%

In West Milwaukee, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Milwaukee County (27.5%).

It is also higher than in Wisconsin (17.0%).

It is higher than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near West Milwaukee

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Milwaukee
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
West Milwaukee	—	35.6% (±11.6 points)	—
West Allis	3.0 mi	26.2% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Milwaukee	3.5 mi	27.2% (±0.7 points)	Not measurably different
Greenfield	4.0 mi	40.3% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Wauwatosa	4.8 mi	26.4% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Greendale	5.2 mi	19.8% (±4.4 points)	Lower
St. Francis	5.8 mi	36.4% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Hales Corners	6.3 mi	26.1% (±7.0 points)	Not measurably different
Elm Grove	6.3 mi	14.0% (±4.3 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Greendale, WI (19.8%), Elm Grove, WI (14.0%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Milwaukee County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Greenfield	40.3% (±3.7 points)
2	St. Francis	36.4% (±6.1 points)
3	Shorewood	36.1% (±4.7 points)
4	West Milwaukee	35.6% (±11.6 points)
5	Oak Creek	34.1% (±3.3 points)
6	Glendale	30.0% (±4.5 points)
7	Brown Deer	29.8% (±5.3 points)
8	Milwaukee	27.2% (±0.7 points)
9	Wauwatosa	26.4% (±2.4 points)
10	West Allis	26.2% (±2.7 points)

Showing 10 of 19 places in Milwaukee County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about West Milwaukee

How many homes are in West Milwaukee?

West Milwaukee, WI has an estimated 2,083 (±191) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in West Milwaukee houses or apartments?

26.7% are detached houses and 4.2% attached houses, while 69.1% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in West Milwaukee?

33.5% of homes in West Milwaukee are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milwaukee village, Wisconsin

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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