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Lincoln Creek

Lincoln Creek

$160,639 Average Value
$1,180 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

Northern Milwaukee suburb

Named for the lazy stream on its northern border, Lincoln Creek is a neighborhood that’s established a reputation for its close-knit community. "Most homeowners have been here for a very long time," says Anna Morton, a real estate agent for Milwaukee's Best Real Estate Services LLC. “So, folks who move here can trust their neighbors will know the area and its history well.”

Known for its historic homes, this northwestern Milwaukee neighborhood also benefits from proximity to the heart of the city, easy access to shopping and lower-than-average home prices.
Highway 145 runs thought the heart of Lincoln Park.
Highway 145 runs thought the heart of Lincoln Park.
Cousins Subs is a great place for lunch when you find yourself on the go.
Cousins Subs is a great place for lunch when you find yourself on the go.
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Cape Cods and creekbeds

Well-maintained sidewalks connect one side of the neighborhood to the other, with maple and ash trees dotting the streets. Detached garages connect to back alleyways, offering private parking options. Cape Cod homes are typical, often featuring earth-toned brick, siding and stone facades. Ranch-style houses are also a popular style on the neighborhood's slender lots.

Prices begin in the high $50,000s for smaller homes needing renovation and grow into the mid-$200,000s for larger homes closer to parks and other natural beauty. “The most desirable houses are those that back right up to the creek,” says Alexander Reid, agent with HomeSmart Connect. “It’s a nice, flowing creek that offers a little peace—a little zen.”
Cape Cod homes line the streets of the Lincoln Creek neighborhood.
Cape Cod homes line the streets of the Lincoln Creek neighborhood.
Lincoln Creek has a nice variety of home styles and sizes for resident to choose from.
Lincoln Creek has a nice variety of home styles and sizes for resident to choose from.
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Sign-language immersion at Marshall High

In the eastern half of the neighborhood, younger students walk to Clemens Elementary School. From there, they can attend the centrally located Carson Academy. Older students enroll at Marshall High School, which offers a career technical education program focusing on STEAM subjects and a sign-language immersion program. All three schools earn a C-minus from Niche.
Clemens School is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI.
Clemens School is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI.
Marshall High School is a top high school in Capitol Heights.
Marshall High School is a top high school in Capitol Heights.
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Traditional Jamaican at Uppa Yard

Uppa Yard offers traditional Jamaican cooking, including ox tail, jerk chicken and curry goat. The casual restaurant gets busy during lunch and dinner rush hours, but locals insist it’s worth the wait. Fast food, retail options and the Pick ‘n Save are less than a mile west in the Midtown Center on Fond Du Lac Avenue.
Grab a snack at Culver's on your way home to Lincoln Creek.
Grab a snack at Culver's on your way home to Lincoln Creek.
Laughing Crab offers an array of seafood for take out.
Laughing Crab offers an array of seafood for take out.
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Disc golf at Dineen Park

Located 2 miles south in the community that shares its name, Dineen Park is a 64-acre public green space. Sports fans enjoy its tennis courts, soccer field and 18-hole disc golf course. Children take advantage of the playground and baseball field or cool off during the summer at the splash pad. A walking trail follows the local creek, with a pedestrian bridge that crosses into Wahl Park on North 54th Street.
You can always find a pick up game at Dineen Park near Lenox Heights.
You can always find a pick up game at Dineen Park near Lenox Heights.
Breathe in the fresh air at Dineen Park.
Breathe in the fresh air at Dineen Park.
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8-mile drive from downtown

Lincoln Creek is 8 miles northwest of downtown Milwaukee, with a straightforward route on Highway 145. The Milwaukee County Transit System offers bus transportation throughout the city, with stops along Capitol Drive and Sherman Boulevard. Sidewalks connect one end of the neighborhood to the other, creating a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.
Hop on the Sherman Avenue bus and get to downtown Milwaukee in minutes.
Hop on the Sherman Avenue bus and get to downtown Milwaukee in minutes.
There are several bus stop scatted throughout the Old North Milwaukee area.
There are several bus stop scatted throughout the Old North Milwaukee area.
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Music and food trucks at Sherman Park

Sherman Park—a 20-acre public space less than 3 miles south—regularly hosts annual events, including the Sherman Park Harvest Fest, which draws hundreds of locals in Halloween costumes to enjoy food and the season. It’s also home to the Sherman Park Summer Music Series, which hosts food trucks and free outdoor concerts.

Important to know

According to the CAP Crime Index, Lincoln Creek rates an overall 5 out of 10 for crime, with 4 being the national average. Violent crime scores rise as high as 9. The Milwaukee Police Department’s Mid Town Station is less than a mile southwest of the neighborhood. Police presence increases in Lincoln Creek during holidays and busier times of the year.
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Schools

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Lincoln Creek US
Homicide 9 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Lincoln Creek Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$575,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$575,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$449,000
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,180

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,909
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1947
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,171
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,025
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
6,567
Median Age
34
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$32,715
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,927

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
77.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
11.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.7%
% Population in Labor Force
65.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

52 / 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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