Columbus Park
Gridded streets lined with diverse early 20th-century home styles
Gridded residential blocks fill most of Columbus Park’s acreage, housing over 4,000 people. “It’s like one big melting pot,” says Craig Walker of Milwaukee County Parks. “Everyone’s quiet, minding their business and friendly.” Residents live mainly in single-family homes established in the first half of the 20th century. You’ll find all that era’s typical architectural styles, from pre-World War II bungalows, Tudors and Cape Cods to Colonials and ranch-style homes from later decades. The average Columbus Park home costs around $175,000, though you might find a two-bedroom rambler with fewer than 720 square feet in the lower $100,000s. On the other end, a three-bedroom ranch-style house with over 1,700 square feet and more recent updates could cost in the mid-$200,000s.Arts, music and family events enrich local elementary schools
Students of all ages in Columbus Park can walk or bike to the nearest Milwaukee Public Schools location, thanks to an abundance of sidewalks. Three public schools around the neighborhood accommodate kindergarten through eighth grade, including Craig Montessori School, to the southwest. Wisconsin’s public education department has awarded Craig Montessori a commendable four-star rating for its curriculum focused on human development and fine arts, including extracurriculars like piano and violin lessons. Meanwhile, Lancaster School offers small class sizes for its students, and Grantosa Drive Elementary puts on year-round family events, including Doughnuts with Dads and Muffins with Moms. Finally, Marshall High School operates just southeast of the neighborhood, welcoming teens to try their hand at career paths from engineering to audiovisual technology.Baseball, kickball and sledding all happen at Indigenous Peoples’ Park
Columbus Park residents are all within a roughly 15-minute walk of Indigenous Peoples’ Park. This public green space makes the most of its relatively compact 10 acres, fitting three Little League diamonds into its southern half. “I used to play baseball there back in the ‘80s,” Walker says. While no official Little League games take place there today, locals still use the fields for frequent pickup games. Walker adds, “We’ve got a couple of kickball leagues that will come over and play.” The park’s northern section comprises a playground, a splash pad and, whenever Jack Frost visits, a sledding hill.Asian comfort food and Mexican fare are neighborhood staples
Several locally owned eateries also operate in Columbus Park within walking distance of many residents. One of the newest is An Ox Café, which opened its doors in 2022 to unleash the zesty aromas of Asian comfort food. Follow your nose into An Ox’s large dining room or outdoor patio to dig into a steaming bowl of pho, a crunchy egg roll or a sweet serving of sticky rice — and sip a beer, wine or cocktail while you’re at it. A few blocks west, Burrito Bueno ensures you’ll never leave hungry with a robust lunchtime buffet plus a stocked, tequila-heavy bar. (You can never go wrong with a jumbo chicken fajita and an even more jumbo frozen margarita.)Essentials are close, and downtown is less than 20 minutes away
For nights you’re eating in, several grocery stores operate adjacent to the neighborhood, including Save A Lot and Hmong Town, plus a Walgreens. Conversely, if you’ve got something to celebrate (or are just feeling a night on the town), you’re less than 20 minutes from downtown Milwaukee’s thriving dining and entertainment culture.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest
(877) 719-1467
253 Total Sales
1 in Columbus Park
$159,900 Price
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Kim Siewert
Kim Siewert
Keller Williams Realty-Lake Country
(262) 379-8728
49 Total Sales
1 in Columbus Park
$210,000 Price
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Gabriella Clemens
Gabriella Clemens
Coldwell Banker Realty
(414) 348-8611
147 Total Sales
1 in Columbus Park
$177,000 Price
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Sara Dreyer
Sara Dreyer
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Prestige
(262) 525-4123
204 Total Sales
3 in Columbus Park
$150K - $177K Price Range
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Dionne M Barnes
Responds QuicklyRealty Executives Integrity~Brookfield
43 Total Sales
1 in Columbus Park
$184,900 Price
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Charles Awosika
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Charles Awosika
Responds QuicklyBroadway Realtors, LLC
(414) 251-1921
38 Total Sales
1 in Columbus Park
$111,825 Price
Schools
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- 3rd to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Nash Park
Lindsay Park
Dineen Park
- Basketball
- Disc Golf
- Picnic Area
Madison Park
Indigenous Peoples’ Park
Heritage Green
- Bike Trails
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Columbus Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Columbus Park Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$650,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$650,000
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$381
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,361
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1957
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,201
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,242
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,826
Median Age
36
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,765
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,263
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.4%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
23.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48
/ 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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