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A brewer’s place to settle
Not many neighborhoods represent Milwaukee’s beer-steeped history and culture quite like Brewer’s Hill. This neighborhood of roughly 2,000 Milwaukeeans sits on the banks of the Milwaukee River and gets its name from the number of brewery workers who once called it home. Today, it features one of the area’s most iconic breweries, locally beloved eateries and a large stock of beautiful classic homes.
The sign leading to Brewer's Hill neighborhood.
Brewers Hill is named for the many breweries that made Milwaukee the city it is today.
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Diverse architectural tradition by the river
Brewer’s Hill was first platted in 1837 and experienced a massive boom at the turn of the 20th century when brewers, tanners and foundry workers flooded there. The homes built during that period represent a variety of architectural traditions as diverse as the people who lived in them. Thick-pillared bungalows, brick Italianate homes, Colonial Revivals with wood siding, Queen Anne and Stick-style structures are found throughout the neighborhood’s gridded streets, which feature sidewalks passing beneath large deciduous trees. Meanwhile, several condominium complexes have popped up around the neighborhood in recent years, with some units directly overlooking the Milwaukee River. Home costs vary greatly here, with investment properties listing less than $100,000 and most other properties selling between $215,000 and $490,000. However, some listings can cost up to $730,000.
A view of the riverwalk path and condos in Brewer's Hill.
Colorful painted homes in the Brewer's Hill neighborhood.
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Academies and magnet schools serve Brewer’s Hill
Milwaukee Public Schools operates one school, Dr. George Washington Carver Academy of Mathematics and Science, in Brewer’s Hill. Here, roughly 460 kindergarten through eighth grade students can access a high-tech fabrication laboratory (“fab lab”) and explore digital design equipment. The school can easily be reached on foot or bicycle and has a D-plus rating on Niche. High schoolers can attend Golda Meir School, which has a lower and an upper campus. The school earns an A-minus on Niche and is ranked the fourth best magnet high school in Wisconsin.
Carver Academy is a well-rated elementary school in Brewers Hill.
Golda Meir, one of the best high schools in the city, is within walking distance of Brewers Hill
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Cyclists and swing-enthusiasts unite
The whir of pedals and cranking of gears can be heard just about anywhere in Brewer’s Hill. Cyclists particularly love to ride the Marsupial Bridge, a dangling pathway beneath the Holton Street Viaduct that sends travelers straight toward downtown. Beneath the viaduct is also Swing Park, a sand-covered expanse where adults can be kids and unwind on one of several adult-sized swings. Walkers and bikers in the area also love taking the RiverWalk, a path that follows the Milwaukee River through three different historic districts and passes countless watering holes.
Swing park sits just across the river from Brewer's Hill.
A bike rental in the Brewer's Hill Neighborhood.
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Original brews and polka nights at Lakefront Brewery
Brewer’s Hill can’t be discussed any longer without bringing up Lakefront Brewery, which is also more or less located under the Holton Street Viaduct (no joke). This 35-year-old neighborhood staple is worth visiting just for the smattering of beer kegs nailed artistically to the outside. But locals who go inside Lakefront can try out dozens of original brews, munch on its locally renowned cheese curds, take the nationally ranked brewery tour or dance along to a live polka band on Friday nights. Should diners crave something other than beer, View MKE lets customers enjoy a glimpse of the city skyline along with specialty wines, cocktails and eclectic dinner entrees, like their espresso-rubbed pork shoulder. For early birds or those who love breakfast for lunch, Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern serves breakfast and brunch set in an easygoing, Art Deco-inspired space filled with indoor plants. And when locals want to make homecooked meals, Pete’s Fruit Market sells fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, packaged meats and bulk dry goods.
Have a delicious local beer at Lakefront Brewery in Brewers Hill.
Bring the kids to dance to Polka music on Friday nights at Lakefront Brewery in Brewers Hill.
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Walkable, bikeable, drivable commute
Downtown Milwaukee is roughly 1 1/2 miles, or 6 minutes, away from those who commute by car; bikers can get there in 10 minutes or so. “Depending on where you work downtown, you could almost walk there,” says Alex Chou, local Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. Interstate 43 also sits just a few blocks to the west, making it easy for residents to venture into the greater region. When residents want to go out of state, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is a little under 12 miles south.
Cross the river safely on the Marsupial Bridge in Brewers Hill.
Hop on the bus to get anywhere you need to go in Milwaukee from Brewers Hill.
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Parks in this Area
Burns Commons Park
Trails
Events
Cass Street Playground
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Marshall Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Kadish Park
Soccer
Amphitheater
Multi-Purpose Field
Kilbourn Reservoir Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
James Beckum Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
18 min drive
Bus
Dr. Mlk Drive & Lloyd
Brewers Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brewers Hill, Milwaukee sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Brewers Hill, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $257,900, down 43% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,664
Median Age
35
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,357
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,161
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.1%
College Graduates
63.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.2%
% Population in Labor Force
79.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
50''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
89/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
63/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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