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A suburb bordered by industrial space
The word “Graceland” evokes the stately image of Elvis Presley’s Memphis mansion, but Milwaukee’s Graceland is defined by its suburban homes where locals come to settle down. “The homes are cute and quaint, with affordable prices that are good for new homebuyers,” says Realtor Angela Walters, who sells property in the neighborhood with eXp Realty. “The small houses are easy to maintain, and if the homes are dated, it’s not going to be expensive to update them.” Around 3,000 Milwaukeeans live in Graceland, mostly along straight, gridded streets in the neighborhood’s western section, with Graceland Cemetery taking up most of the eastern half. Graceland’s southern section is home to warehouse-based employers along Woolworth Avenue, including packaging supplier Keiding Inc. and lighting services provider LMS Holding.
Graceland's bi-level single-family homes and townhouses were built in the 1960's.
Graceland has a wide variety of retailers for residents to enjoy.
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Ranch styles, bi-levels and Cape Cods
The neighborhood’s suburban streets are lined with sidewalks and mostly single-family homes with large yards. The neighborhood’s old-growth trees drop colorful leaves on the front yards each autumn. Most homeowners here enjoy private driveways and detached garages, and a few dozen lots in the westernmost section are especially large thanks to the ample space between 56th and 58th streets. Ranch-style homes are the most common architectural style here, each featuring a unique exterior design — some with rubble masonry foundations, others with brightly colored windowpanes, gutters and other highlights. Most were built in the 1950s and ‘60s, while a few Cape Cod homes in the neighborhood have stood since the 1930s. The neighborhood’s bi-level single-family homes and townhouses were built in the 1960s and ‘70s. The median home in Graceland sells for roughly $50,000 less than Milwaukee’s median home price. The neighborhood’s houses are mostly priced from $150,000 to $275,000, with some even slightly over $300,000. North 43rd Street and West Mill Road are the main thoroughfares, and residents who live along those deal with higher noise levels than the rest of the neighborhood. Some houses at the lower end of the price range require renovations. Because the neighborhood was built on low land, some parts have a higher risk of flooding.
Ranch styles, bi-levels and Cape Cods can be found in Graceland.
Single-family homes and townhouses in Graceland were built in the 1960's and 70's.
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Clara Barton Elementary School and Green Tree Preparatory Academy
Because of Milwaukee’s school choice policy, parents apply to send their children to schools throughout the city. On the neighborhood’s northern border, Clara Barton Elementary School welcomes kindergarten through fifth-grade students and has earned the honor of “PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) School of Distinction” from the state education department. Morse Middle School for the Gifted and Talented is 3 miles west of the neighborhood and focuses its curriculum on STEM education and college readiness. James Madison Academic Campus high school is 3 miles west of the neighborhood. All three schools have C-minus Niche ratings. Green Tree Preparatory Academy serves middle and high school students on the neighborhood’s north end.
Drinks at Regal Begal and Jamaican food at Coconut Bowl
Graceland offers easy access to several local businesses and chain retailers. Just off West Green Tea Road, Regal Begal is a dive bar and hookah lounge where mixed drinks and hip-hop beats flow. The bar also hosts an annual back-to-school fundraiser for local students. On the neighborhood’s south end, Coconut Bowl has a 12-lane bowling alley where games cost less than $5 per person. Coconut Bowl's menu has authentic Jamaican eats, from brown stew chicken to jerk everything (chicken, egg rolls, tacos). Within 2 miles of the neighborhood along West Mill Road, there are multiple retailers, from Phongsavan Market Place, an Asian food hall and market, to Walgreens and a Save A Lot grocery store.
Getting around Milwaukee
Graceland has direct access to public transportation. Bus stops line North 60th Street, on the neighborhood’s west side, and North 43rd Street, on the neighborhood’s east side. Downtown Milwaukee is 11 miles south via Interstate 43. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is just over 18 miles south of the neighborhood via Interstate 43.
Public transportation is widely available for Graceland locals.
Graceland is located a few miles from Lake Michigan.
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Crime
Graceland has a 7/10 CAP Index crime score, three points higher than the national average. The neighborhood’s violent crime scores are particularly high. Milwaukee has multiple organizations that intend to curb violence by offering positive social outlets for youth. The neighborhood is home to Cream City Boxing Gymnasium, founded 30 years ago by Kirby Lockett to provide Milwaukee youth a safe place to exercise and make friends. Children also attend summer camps and exercise classes at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, about 8 miles south.
Wyrick Park and Havenwoods State Forest
Public outdoor spaces are within walking distance of Graceland. Wyrick Park is just north of the neighborhood, across Green Tree Road. This public green space has nearly 18 acres of open field and a tot-friendly playground. The similarly sized Schoenecker Park sits to the southeast and features a full-sized baseball diamond, plus three smaller fields where the Wauwatosa Milwaukee Little League hosts games for ages 4 to 16. Beyond the trees bordering Schoenecker lies Havenwoods State Forest. This preserve has 237 acres of grasslands, woodlands and wetlands that are home to several species of reptiles and amphibians, not to mention over 6 miles of trails. “I think the biggest draw to Havenwoods is the overall size of it,” says Angela Vickio, who oversees Milwaukee’s three Wisconsin State Parks with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Vickio adds that hikers can choose from trails of varying lengths depending on how big of a hike they are in the mood for. Within the neighborhood, Graceland Cemetery is over 100 years old and provides paved pathways where some folks take evening strolls.
Wyrick Park is just north of the neighborhood, across Green Tree Road.
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Parks in this Area
Maslowski Glendale Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
McGovern Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Clovernook Playground
Basketball
Playground
Havenwoods State Forest
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Uihlein Soccer Park
Carmen Playfield
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
34 min drive
Bus
N43 & Kiehnau
Bus
N60 & N6644
Bus
N60 & Greentree
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Graceland
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Graceland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Graceland, Milwaukee sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Graceland, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $180,000, up 16% 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,510
Median Age
34
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,753
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,943
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
18.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
% Population in Labor Force
64.3%
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®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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