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Copernicus Park has green spaces and easy downtown commutes
Copernicus Park is in Milwaukee's Garden District, a collection of neighborhoods with a shared focus on landscaping and gardening. Green spaces are part of daily life here, giving the neighborhood a distinct residential feel on the city's south side. The community's namesake park covers around 20 acres and includes wooded areas and places to walk and play. Commuters who live in the neighborhood can hop directly on the interstate to reach jobs downtown in about 15 to 20 minutes during busy times.
Ranch-style homes and landscaping pride throughout the area
The neighborhood's gardening tradition shows up in the well-kept yards and landscaping throughout the area. Ranch-style homes make up most of the available properties, and many have hardwood floors and garages. Homes sell from the mid-$200,000s to the low $400,000s. “It’s a very good area with good prices for smaller houses,” says Realtor Ashok Sinha, who sells homes in the neighborhood with Homestead Realty. “There’s no homeowners association.”
Reagan Prep High known for its International Baccalaureate program
Copernicus Park is part of the Milwaukee Public Schools district, where students can apply for enrollment at schools across the city, including language immersion and other programs. Over 1,300 high schoolers attend Ronald Wilson Reagan College Preparatory High School, not far from the neighborhood. Reagan gets an A-plus Niche rating and is the only high school in Milwaukee where all students participate in the International Baccalaureate program.
Trails at Copernicus Park, fishing nearby and year-round recreation
Copernicus Park, about 20 acres of wooded green space, has winding trails that follow a small creek, a playground and a basketball court. For more space to enjoy the outdoors, Wilson Park covers nearly 80 acres and includes walking paths circling a scenic pond popular for fishing, baseball diamonds and tennis courts. Adjacent to the park, the Wilson Park Recreation Center and Wilson Ice Arena provide year-round activities, including swimming in summer and ice skating during colder months.
Wilson Premier Youth Baseball operates about a mile east on Grange Avenue. This Little League dates back to 1960 and welcomes kids ages 5 to 16.
What dining and shopping options are near Copernicus Park
Copernicus Park has a range of dining options in the area, including:
Pho Viet, a Vietnamese restaurant known for pho, banh mi sandwiches and rice noodle bowls
El Beso Mexican Restaurante & Cantina, serving enchiladas, tacos and margaritas in a lively setting
Chucho's Red Tacos, specializing in slow-cooked birria beef in tacos and quesadillas
Sweet Basil, serving Thai and Laotian noodle dishes, curries and fried rice
The Packing House, a supper club founded in 1974, featuring steaks, seafood and Friday fish fry
You can pick up groceries at Sendik's Food Market, a nearby family-owned grocery chain. Locals also head to Point Loomis Shopping Center for department stores, discount retailers and other grocery stores.
Quick access to I-41, public transit and the airport
Interstate 41 runs along the eastern edge of Copernicus Park, providing a quick route to downtown, around 10 miles away. The Milwaukee County Transit System operates public bus stops along the neighborhood's borders, and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is just a few miles away.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Copernicus Park
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Copernicus Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Copernicus Park, Milwaukee sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Copernicus Park, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $315,000, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Spacious tree-lined yard is just over a 1/2 acre with a water feature and a pool. This large 4+ bedroom home is ready for the next owners to make it their own with cosmetic updates. Plenty of space to work with to make this home special. Features include a natural fireplace with stone surround, walk-in closets, and finished lower level. Nearby you will find Copernicus Park with walking trails,
Andrew Briggs-SedlachekThe Real Estate Company Lake & Country
Only an out-of-state relocation makes this one possible! Priced below 2026 assessment, this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom brick ranch in the Copernicus Park neighborhood is nice & shiny & awaiting it's next owner. Enter into the front door & be delighted by the abundant natural light in the living room w/ new floors that flow nicely into the open concept dining area & kitchen w/ granite counters, tiled
Well-maintained 3-bedroom ranch available for rent featuring a 2-car attached garage and spacious partially fenced backyard. The home offers a functional layout with both a comfortable living room and separate den, providing flexible space for relaxing, working from home, or entertaining. Hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout the three bedrooms, while updated trim and crown molding
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