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Calumet Farms

Calumet Farms

$348,439 Average Value

A neighborhood of just over 2,000 on Milwaukee’s Northwest Side, Calumet Farms deftly balances a pastoral landscape with suburban-style living, plus quick access to a public golf course and a major freeway.

True to its name, Calumet Farms includes many sizeable chunks of undeveloped farmland interspersed with dynamic residential areas. The southwest section of the neighborhood is densely wooded, with homes from the mid-to-late 20th century sitting on set-back, tree-enveloped lots. More open-aired parts of the neighborhood feature midcentury ranch-style and split-level houses, while the Oak Hill subdivision contains varied designs from 21st century Craftsman to Victorian revival. A couple of condo developments from the 1980s and ‘90s are in the northern section, offering one- and two-bedroom units with garages. Home prices vary considerably: You could find a roughly 800-square-foot condo for less than $100,000 or a 2008-built Colonial with 3,000-plus square feet in the low $500,000s.

While much of the green space in Calumet Farms isn’t publicly accessible, residents are just a few minutes from Dretzka Park. This 326-acre county park is best known for its 18-hole golf course, the second-longest public course in Milwaukee County. “The course was built in 1964, so it’s an older, tree-lined golf course, but it’s always in great condition,” says Head Golf Pro Dave Labinski. “And we have a driving range, so people can just come out and hit balls as well.” The park also features a 27-hole disc golf course, a sand volleyball pit and a connection to the Oak Leaf Trail. After wrapping up a game, you can enjoy a sandwich, a drink and a game of pool at the clubhouse bar and grill, which was extensively remodeled in 2014.

If you need a good breakfast to help you fuel up before you tee off, check out Park Place Café at the southwest corner of Calumet Farms. In its few years of operation, this cozy diner has become a local favorite for breakfast, lunch and brunch, winning customers with dishes like the chicken tender skillet and eggs benedict. Head a few minutes north of the neighborhood on 107th Street, and you’ll hit a cluster of locally owned restaurants and bars. Among these is El Tenampa Mexican Grill & Cantina, where you can dig into classic Mexican fare while sipping a colorful frozen margarita.

Even if you don’t play golf, athletes in the neighborhood can visit the many sports fields surrounding Vincent High School of Agricultural Sciences, from baseball diamonds to tennis courts. Within the walls of Vincent High, ninth through 12th graders can engage in a multifaceted agriculture program that includes a greenhouse, an aquaponics lab and animal facilities. Some students have even raised chickens and sold their eggs to the public, simultaneously learning animal sciences and entrepreneurship. The school is conveniently within walking distance for many residents, while Goodrich Elementary and Morse Middle School for the Gifted and Talented are a few minutes by car. Meanwhile, the private New Testament Christian Academy also accommodates kindergarten through eighth grade in the neighborhood and has an impressive four-star rating from the state education department.

Residents need only head a few blocks west of Calumet Farms to run errands. Aldi, Woodman’s Food Market and Sam’s Club all have locations down Bradley Road, while Interstate 41 sits across the street and will get you to downtown Milwaukee in just over 20 minutes.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

General Mitchell International

36 min drive

Bus

N107 & Good Hope

Bus

Bradley & N107 (Farside)

Bus

Granville & Bradley

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Calumet Farms US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
344
Median Year Built
1984
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,089
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,591
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
973
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
804
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,899

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,308
Median Age
35
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$84,665
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,764

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.4%
College Graduates
47.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

16 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

33 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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