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Residential living in a historic Milwaukee neighborhood with Polish influence
About 3 miles south of Downtown Milwaukee is Lincoln Village, a diverse and historically rich neighborhood packing nearly 13,000 residents into just under 1 square mile. West Becher Street borders the neighborhood to the north, and the Kinnickinnic River runs through the south end. In between, early-20th-century houses sit along snug urban grids lined with sidewalks and shaded by trees. "It's one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in the city," says Urban Anthropology Executive Director Rick Petrie, a Milwaukee history and neighborhoods expert. Polish immigrants flocked to the area in the 19th century, making an imprint still visible today. The copper-domed, Polish-built Basilica of Saint Josaphat, which Petrie calls "one of the major landmarks of Milwaukee," towers over the corner of Lincoln Avenue and 6th Street. Meanwhile, buildings with ornate parapets from Poland line the neighborhood's major streets. Today, Lincoln Village represents over 100 nationalities. "Starting in the 1970s, and especially in the '80s and '90s, it became a major Latin American neighborhood," Petrie says. Hispanic, Native American and Polish residents hold regular events and parades celebrating their heritage.
Don't forget your dancing shoes at St. Auggies Oktoberfest in Lincoln Village.
Lincoln Village is an ethnically diverse neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI.
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Historic "Polish flats" throughout Lincoln Village
Many homes built by Lincoln Village's original residents still stand today, with some properties dating back to the 1890s. "The original homes don't necessarily require renovations, but there is a good opportunity to build equity here," says Realtor Jennifer Luna, who sells property in the neighborhood with Luna Listings. Some are called "Polish flats" — narrow, wood-framed cottages later raised and converted into duplexes. A handful of single-family homes are available here, too, primarily bungalows with covered porches. Property values in Lincoln Village are over $100,000 below the Milwaukee average, with the local median single-family home price hovering around $140,000. Some properties (especially those needing updates) go for under $100,000. Meanwhile, move-in-ready, single-family houses start in the upper $100,000s and rarely exceed the high $200,000s. Some of the homes are broken into apartments that are available for rent. The interstate creates some noise for homeowners on Lincoln Village's east side.
Simple frame homes on the hillside bring a nostalgia to the neighborhood of Lincoln Village.
Iconic simple frame homes make up a large portion of the homes in Lincoln Village.
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Fresh air at the 34-acre Kosciusko Park
Kosciusko Park attracts local athletes to the neighborhood's north end. This 34-acre public park has open fields, tree-shaded walking paths, tennis courts and a scenic pond. It's also home to the Kosciuszko Community Center, where people use the fitness center and weight rooms, train in the boxing ring or shoot hoops on the indoor basketball court. During the summer, residents flock to Pelican Cove, a pool with two winding water slides in Kosciuszko Park's northeast quadrant. Sluggers can head east to Baran Park, with an adult-sized baseball diamond and four Little League fields. South of the river, Modrzejewski Playfield is undergoing extensive renovations set to conclude in the summer of 2025. These updates include playground equipment, a splash pad, basketball courts and picnic structures. A community garden is just off South 5th Place on the neighborhood's southeast corner.
The ice cream man is beloved at Kosciuszko Park in Lincoln Village.
Just minutes from downtown Milwaukee, Lincoln Village has a lot to offer in such a small space.
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El Tsunami and El Rey FoodMart
Lincoln Avenue, 6th Street and 16th Street are Lincoln Village's most prominent business corridors. Dozens of locally owned businesses line these streets, including many Hispanic eateries. Local favorites include El Tsunami, which offers Mexican classics from tacos to tostadas in an ocean-themed dining area, and El Salvador Restaurant, which is known for its pupusas. On South 7th Street, Koz's Mini Bowl is one of Wisconsin's most famous dive bars. Its duck-pin bowling alley, dating back to the late 1800s, is the oldest in the world. The bar crawls with taxidermized beasts, and house beer flows from several taps. Multiple retailers have operated on Lincoln Avenue for generations, including Ben's Cycle, a nearly century-old bicycle shop. Currently owned by the original owner's grandson, Ben's offers everything from tune-ups to washes and can track down even the hardest-to-find bicycle parts. Across the street, Stefans Soccer has sold soccer uniforms and equipment since 1965. Locals can grab groceries a few blocks north of Lincoln Village at El Rey FoodMart, a Hispanic supermarket, or Monterrey Market, which is about the same distance to the south. There is also an Aldi along West Cleveland Avenue.
Tsunami, in Lincoln Village, has some of the best Mexican food in the city.
El Ray is a family-owned, Hispanic grocery store in Lincoln Village.
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Discover community events at the Kosciuszko Community Center
The Kosciuszko Community Center hosts annual events, including Easter and winter holiday celebrations. Across the street, the Basilica welcomes the public to regular cultural programs. Modeled in 1901 after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, the opulent building is one of 82 American minor basilicas. "It's kind of the hub of the neighborhood," Petrie says. "They have concerts there from time to time, including from choirs."
Meet your friends at Kosciuszko Park in Lincoln Village and play the day away.
Oktoberfest at St. Auggies has been going on for decades in Lincoln Village.
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Area students may attend Milwaukee Public Schools
Students in Lincoln Village attend several nearby Milwaukee Public Schools. Riley Dual Language Montessori School operates adjacent to Baran Park, accommodating pre-K through fifth grade. Its 360 students participate in Wisconsin's only Dual Language Montessori program. Another option for younger students is Hayes Bilingual School, which provides Spanish-English education for kindergarten through eighth grade. Older students head a few blocks northwest to South Division High School, which offers a specialized academy for those pursuing health and biomedical science careers. All three of these schools have C-minus grades from Niche. Lincoln Village also has private religious schools like St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, which welcomes all grade levels and has a B-minus from Niche.
South Stadium provides a fantastic sporting experience in Historic Mitchell Street.
Hayes is a bilingual public school near Lincoln Village.
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Navigating into downtown Milwaukee
Several bus stops line 16th Street and Lincoln Avenue in the neighborhood. Interstate 94 runs alongside Lincoln Village to the east, offering a 4-mile drive to Downtown Milwaukee.
Even the buses are vibrant in Lincoln Village.
Lincoln Village is less than 10 minutes from downtwon Milwaukee.
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Crime
Lincoln Village has a CAP Index crime score of 6/10, higher than the national average of 4/10. Local organizations throughout Milwaukee take a hands-on approach to curbing crime by putting youth on a positive trajectory, including The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, which is less than 5 miles north of the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Pulaski Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Pool
Modrzejewski Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Kosciuszko Community Center and Park
Basketball
Lake
Picnic Area
Baran Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Kosciuszko Park
Basketball
Fishing
Grills
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
12 min drive
Bus
S6 & Arthur
Bus
S6 & Harrison
Bus
Lincoln & S4
Bus
Lincoln & S5
Bus
Lincoln & S9pl
Bus
S13 & Lincoln
Bus
S13 & Windlake
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.23 Reviews
2.0Current Resident
12/5/2020Niche Review
Pretty bad. Although in the last 5 years from 2015 to 2020, 22 people have been murdered in this neighborhood with a small population of 11,000. I guess its definitely not even close to the best. But i'll give it a two stars. Especially a lot of sirens go off at night.
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Lincoln Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lincoln Village, Milwaukee sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Lincoln Village, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $172,000, up 15% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
11,189
Median Age
30
Population Density
22 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$38,114
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,229
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
58.5%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
6.4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.8%
% Population in Labor Force
65.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
33''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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