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A neighborhood with an old-fashioned suburban feel
The largest green space in Milwaukee’s South Side is the centerpiece (and namesake) of Jackson Park, a neighborhood where residents enjoy an old-fashioned suburban feel thanks largely to the efforts of the Jackson Park Community Association (JPCA), which puts on year-round events from public movie showings to a July 4 celebration. One of the most popular events the JPCA organizes is the nighttime trick-or-treat event they put on every Halloween, which includes a team of volunteer security personnel. “We get people from all over — we’ll have 800 to 1,000 participants,” says Milwaukee Alderman Mark Borkowski. “You could spend hundreds of dollars on candy or whatever you’re giving away. It’s that popular.”
The local Farmer's Market is located in the Jackson Park neighborhood.
99 Percent of folks who live in Jackson park use a car, the rest take the bus.
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Jackson Park is a hub of outdoor activity
The city first purchased the 113-acre Jackson Park in 1907 and has since developed it into a popular and active community commons. Jackson Park Pond sits at its center, filled with ducks and geese. Surrounding the pond are tennis and basketball courts, and a football and soccer field. Dense forest patches cover much of the park, with winding, shaded walking trails passing beneath. The park is also one of many stops along the Oak Leaf Trail, a 135-mile network of paved, multi-use paths that runs throughout Milwaukee. On Thursday afternoons from June to September, the park also hosts the Jackson Park Farmers Market, where visitors pick from a colorful array of locally grown produce and other goods.
Jackson Park is a great place to get some exercise.
Bring your best friend to Jackson Park in Alverno.
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1920s Tudors and bungalows line the streets
Most Jackson Park homes sit along quiet streets with tall, mature trees providing ample shade. Many also back up to rear alleys with garages, carports and private parking spots for residents. Early- to mid-20th-century architecture fills the neighborhood's residential blocks, including bungalows and Tudor cottages from the 1920s and 1930s. Some bungalows feature brick facades and front bay windows, giving the popular home style a spin seldom found anywhere else in Milwaukee. World War II-era Cape Cods and Colonial Revival homes are also standard, as well as ranch-style homes from later decades. Prices range from the low $100,000s for a two-bedroom, one-bathroom fixer-upper to the mid-$300,000s for a large four- or five-bedroom home with recent renovations. As for crime, Jackson Park has a CAP Index score of 4 out of 10, the same as the national average.
Old Tudor style homes are found in the Jackson Park neighborhood.
Most folks in Jackson Park don't have a college degree, over the last decade, this is changing.
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Families have their choice of Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools serve the area, and families can choose which schools their kids attend. Many kids start their education at Manitoba School, which serves prekindergarten through eighth grade and has a C-minus on Niche. From there, they can head to Audubon Technology and Communication High School for ninth through 12th grade, which offers four learning pillars: technology, community, college, and careers. It serves about 385 students and has a C rating on Niche. Families also have the choice of private schools in the area, including multiple faith-based academies.
Manitoba School is located in the Jackson Park neighborhood.
Manitoba Elementary School gets a C- from the school grading website, Niche.
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Dining in the neighborhood and shopping just outside of it
Forest Home Avenue, a major Milwaukee thoroughfare, runs diagonally through the neighborhood and has several locally owned restaurants situated along it. One of the most popular is Di Stefano's Pizza Palace, Jackson Park's go-to stop for pizza, calzones, pasta and other Italian staples for over 50 years. Residents run errands at the Southgate shopping area, just east of the neighborhood, picking up groceries at Pick ‘n Save and essentials at Walmart.
Ned's Pizza is located in the Jackson Park neighborhood.
Walmart is part of the Southgate Shopping Center near Jackson Park.
Pick N Save is near Jackson Park.
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Businesses, such as Global Power Components call Jackson Park home.
Major employers are nearby
Several major employers sit within and just outside the neighborhood, including Global Power Components and Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center. The latter is Wisconsin’s largest hospital with nearly 1,000 beds, so Jackson Park residents needn’t travel far should a medical emergency arise.
I-43, I-41, MCTS buses are easily accessible
Interstates 43 and 41 are located a few miles from the neighborhood and connect to other major roadways, giving drivers multiple ways to traverse the city. Commuters can get downtown and stay off the highways by taking South Layton Road. For public transportation, West Forest Home Avenue is dotted with Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus stops around the city. For those who need to travel farther, the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is about 7 miles southeast of the neighborhood and offers flights throughout the United States.
It easy to get around Jackson Park with major roads running through the neighborhood.
Milwaukee County Transit Authority serves the Jackson Park neighborhood.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Lyons Park
Southlawn Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Jackson Park
Basketball
Fishing
Football
Manitoba Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Kinnickinnic River Parkway
Bike Trails
Tennis
River
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
16 min drive
Bus
Forest Home & S43
Bus
S43 & Kk River Parkway (West)
Bus
Oklahoma & S51
Bus
Forest Home & S37
Bus
S35 & Oklahoma
Bus
Forest Home & S38
Bus
Oklahoma & Forest Home
Reviews
Homes.com Reviews
2.01 Review
2.0Current Resident
7/20/2025Homes.com Review
i've lived here 31 years...the first 20 were really nice, peaceful, quiet, common consideration for your neighbors. excellent. if you like to listen to kids screaming and yelling at the top of their lungs and very loud mariachi music until wee hours of the morning, then, this is the place for you now...and the crime rate has gone up substantially...there were always kids around, but, people refuse to keep their kids under control now...it's not very nice anymore.
Niche Reviews
4.76 Reviews
5.0Current Resident
8/2/2021Niche Review
We just moved herebutalready love it. Neighbors stopping to get to know us. 15 - 20 mins to anywhere in the city. Low key vibe and calm. Incredible Jackson Park at your doorstep with its weekly farmers market. Alverno College 5 minutes walk away.
5.0Current Resident
3/19/2019Niche Review
Jackson Park is a hidden gem in Milwaukee. People tend to stay here for a long time and there are also a lot of young professional families moving in with children. The homes are extremely well maintained - we hear that a lot from new neighbors as to a major reason they settled here. Great place to live and raise a family!
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Jackson Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Jackson Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jackson Park, Milwaukee sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Jackson Park, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $363,750.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
8,488
Median Age
38
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,355
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,615
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.2%
College Graduates
21.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
37''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
70/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 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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