Named for the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., King Park is a historic neighborhood just northwest of downtown Milwaukee. Buyers are often drawn to the area for its strong sense of community and connections to Bronzeville’s renowned jazz-era heritage. Convenient access to downtown entertainment, neighborhood parks and recreation facilities makes it a popular choice for families, first-time buyers and investors.
Ranch-style homes are the most common in King Park, though you'll also find colonials, bungalows and American Foursquares throughout the neighborhood. Many homes have been updated with renovated kitchens and new roofs. Most date to around 1970 and reflect classic midcentury design, while some early 2000s builds offer more open-concept layouts. King Park has around 250 residences, and homes don't hit the market very frequently. This makes up-to-date price ranges difficult, but the average home value in the area hovers around the high $100,000s. That puts the neighborhood in a similar range to Triangle North and typically lower than Avenues West. "King Park is a good place for investors and first-time homebuyers," says Koua Xiong, a Realtor with Keller Williams.
Interstate 43 runs through the neighborhood, making it easy to reach destinations north or south of the city. West Fond du Lac Avenue provides another convenient route for regional travel. Several Milwaukee County Transit System bus routes serve the area, with stops along Vliet and North 12th streets. Combined with a network of sidewalks and crosswalks, those transit options help make King Park a fairly pedestrian-friendly neighborhood.
At the heart of the neighborhood is King Park, the community's namesake and a popular gathering place. The roughly 20-acre park is home to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, which features a gymnasium, fitness center and boxing ring. A playground and open green space surround the facility, providing room for recreation and community events. Nearby, Cherry Street Community Garden turned vacant lots into productive growing spaces with raised garden beds and a fruit tree orchard. The gardens also serve as neighborhood meeting spots.
Milwaukee Public Schools uses a priority enrollment system rather than traditional district zoning, allowing students to apply to schools across the city. Many elementary students can walk to Siefert Public School, which is in the neighborhood.
While the neighborhood itself is largely residential, a variety of Milwaukee dining destinations aren’t far away. These spots highlight everything from casual food halls to longtime local institutions:
King Park stays active throughout the year with events that celebrate the neighborhood's history, culture and community spirit. Here are a few of the most popular annual gatherings:
Sean Lentz
Forward Realty Partners
(262) 384-5510
149 Total Sales
1 in King Park
$180,000 Price
The Blend Group
Coldwell Banker Realty
(262) 684-1494
206 Total Sales
1 in King Park
$160,000 Price
Enlighten Realty Group*
Keller Williams-MNS Wauwatosa
(262) 888-5088
121 Total Sales
1 in King Park
$100,000 Price
Yuliza Castillo
reThought Real Estate
(414) 404-6276
83 Total Sales
3 in King Park
$155K - $200K Price Range
Frank Adashun
Adashun Jones, Inc.
(920) 375-5302
143 Total Sales
3 in King Park
$155K - $190K Price Range
Perry Guirau
EXP Realty, LLC~MKE
(920) 939-8446
68 Total Sales
2 in King Park
$33K - $110K Price Range
On average, homes in King Park, Milwaukee sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in King Park, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $212,725, up 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$219,949
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Median Sale Price
$212,725
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$212,725
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Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
2
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
35%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$124
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Number of Homes
10
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Number of Homes for Sale
2
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Median Year Built
1896
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Months of Supply
12.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,510
Significantly below the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,100
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
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Total Population
1,598
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Median Age
34
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Population Density
10 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
31.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
14.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$28,888
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$48,848
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High School Graduates
73.3%
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College Graduates
12.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
2.7%
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% Population in Labor Force
47.2%
Below the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
35''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
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Annual Snowfall
50''
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