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Within Milwaukee County's entertainment hub
The most obvious benefit of living in Fair Park is right there in the name. The neighborhood is just down the street from Wisconsin State Fair Park and its nonstop circuit of events. But with an Olympic-caliber ice rink and less than a 2-mile drive from the stadium where the Brewers play and the Milwaukee County Zoo, there are plenty more reasons to live there than just fun at the fair. There is also a racetrack immediately south of the neighborhood where professional drivers compete. "This is a good middle ground between the city and its suburbs. It's great for young professionals and new families," says Realtor Melissa Story, who sells houses in the neighborhood with Response Realtors. Fair Park is based in the small city of West Allis, less than 7 miles from downtown Milwaukee. About 55% of the real estate is industrial and includes businesses like Walters Sheet Metal Corporation, California Closets - Milwaukee and Central Steel and Wire Company.
Fair Park is a neighborhood in the heart of Milwaukee, WI.
Summer isn't complete without the Wisconsin State Fair in Fair Park.
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Just north of the Wisconsin State Fair Park
There is no shortage of distinctly local activities and entertainment options within 2 miles of Fair Park. Wisconsin State Fair Park hosts year-round events, from a free summer concert series to races at the historic Milwaukee Mile Speedway. But the best time of year to be a Fair Park resident is, of course, during the Wisconsin State Fair. For 11 days every summer, the park welcomes over 1 million guests to enjoy thrilling rides, agricultural showcases, live performances and food from over 150 vendors. Fair Park residents, most of whom live within 2 miles of the fairground, can skip the parking headache and get right to the good stuff. The walk to the fair has become a neighborhood tradition of its own. "We hear people all the time on our social media channels saying they live close to the fair park, they used to walk there as kids, and they continue to do so as a family as they get older," said Tess Kerksen, director of public relations for the Wisconsin State Fair Park. Some residents charge fairgoers to park in front of their houses, in their driveways and even on their lawns." But the fairground isn't the only entertainment attraction in the area. Casual and competitive skaters alike will enjoy having the Pettit National Ice Center in the neighborhood. Not only does it host year-round public skate hours, pickup hockey games, and summer sports camps, but visitors also spot Olympic speed skaters training there. Baseball fans can sit back with hot dogs and cold beverages and watch their favorite Major League team, the Brewers, at American Family Field, about 1.5 miles east of Fair Park's eastern border. Immediately northwest of the neighborhood, across the freeway, the 190-acre Milwaukee County Zoo has over 3,100 animals, including the largest group of bonobos in a single space outside the Democratic Republic of the Congo. NASCAR and IndyCar drivers burn rubber at the Milwaukee Mile Speedway, bordering the neighborhood to the south. The track has room for 37,000 spectators.
The Milwaukee County Zoo, near Fair Park, is always a good time.
The Milwaukee Mile Speedway, near Fair Park, hosts concerts and races throughout the year.
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Dining along West Greenfield Avenue
Residents can walk to a variety of restaurants, such as Liquid Johnny's, on the corner of West Main and 76th Street. The establishment has been a neighborhood fixture since 1981. This tavern on the east side of Fair Park is a common spot for locals to enjoy a Milwaukee-style fish fry. The outdoor patio is warmly lit by flaming heat lamps and string lights. Shepherd's on Schlinger is the low-lit hideaway on the neighborhood's southern edge where domestic beer flows and pool balls crack. Residents on either end of Fair Park are five blocks north of West Allis' premier business corridor, Greenfield Avenue, which can be reached using sidewalks that line roads like South 76th Street and South 92nd Street. People can stop by the avenue to grab barbecue at Double B's or Puerto Rican cuisine at La Caribeña. The latter creates a tropical atmosphere with a palm frond roof over its bar and rustic tables that appear to be fashioned out of driftwood. The West Allis Towne Center is less than half a mile south of Fair Park's southeast corner. It has retailers like Burlington, Hobby Lobby and Five Below. Festival Foods and Aldi are both within 3 miles of Fair Park. Fair Park also has its own Walmart Neighborhood Market, so residents can grocery shop within blocks of their homes.
Mama Mia's is a well-known fixture in Fair Park.
Pegasus is one of many delicious restaurants in Fair Park.
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Relaxing at the park or heading downtown on Hank Aaron State Trail
Hank Aaron State Trail passes along the community's southern edge. The 15.2-mile paved trail takes cyclists and walkers through the downtown and all the way to the lakefront. "People make an event of biking the trail. They stop off at restaurants and bars along the way," Story said. "Some people even bike to work on it." The 2.7-acre Kopperud Park, on the neighborhood's southern border, is a popular place to read on the grass and hold picnics. It has a path and benches.
The Hank Aaron State Trail runs from Lake Michigan to Fair Park.
Get some fresh aire at Kopperud Park in the Fair Park neighborhood.
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Early 20th century and mid-century houses
Fair Park stretches for about 1.5 miles directly south of Interstate 94, with two residential sections flanking the fairground's north parking lot. The residential zones follow a rectangular grid pattern with straight, sidewalk-lined streets. The lawns are shaded by old-growth trees, and the modest mid-century housing is sure to stir pleasant pangs of nostalgia in older homebuyers. About 1,500 people live in the residential sectors, mainly in early-20th-century bungalows of varying sizes. Some ramblers from the 1950s to the '70s pop up around the neighborhood, along with a few Cape Cods and traditional wood-framed homes. Bungalows from the 1940s sell for as low as $110,000, and wood-framed single-family houses from the 1920s sell for as high as $180,000. Duplexes from the 1920s through the '50s sell for between $200,000 and $285,000. The average single-family house size is 1,056 square feet, which is well below the national average of 1,935 square feet.
A row of perfect bungalows line the street in Fair Park.
Fair Park neighborhood offers many wood framed homes.
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A highly rated high school
Milwaukee offers school choice, so parents can decide where to send their kids, but certain schools are favored among Fair Park locals for their proximity to the neighborhood. The Burbank School is about ten blocks east of Fair Park. Thanks to the Milwaukee Art Museum Junior Docent School Program, Burbank's kindergarten through eighth-grade students spend ample time studying creative arts at the museum. The school has a C-minus Niche rating. After wrapping up at Burbank, students might attend the A-rated Wauwatosa East High School, about 3 miles north of the neighborhood. The school has a 97% graduation rate.
Kids in Fair Park can attend A-rated Wauwatosa East High School.
Burbank School is a public elementary school in the Fair Park neighborhood.
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Getting around Milwaukee
The neighborhood's direct access to major thoroughfares is a big plus for many homebuyers. With Interstate 94 running along Fair Park's northern border, Downtown Milwaukee is less than 6.5 miles east, a massive plus for city workers. "There are noise barriers along the freeway, so it's not super loud for residents," Story said. For bigger trips, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 14 miles southeast via I-94. There are public bus stops throughout Fair Park, including on South 70th Street, South 76th Street and South 92nd Street. The Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center is less than 3 miles southeast via I-94.
Hop on the bus from Fair Park and be in downtown Milwaukee in 15 minutes.
Take Highway 94 from Fair Park and be in downtown Milwaukee in minutes.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fair 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
Fair Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fair Park, Milwaukee sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Fair Park, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $220,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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