A quiet suburb near a river, woods and a shopping mall
Surrounded by the river on three sides, Milwaukee River Parkway is a tranquil suburb on the nexus of outdoor recreation, retail shopping and highly rated public schools. That hardly sounds like an urban lifestyle, but residents can hop on the freeway and enjoy the conveniences of Milwaukee city living. Homebuyers are also drawn to the neighborhood because it is less than a mile west of a major shopping mall, and it doesn't hurt having a couple of acclaimed public schools nearby. "There is so much natural beauty. People picnic on the parkway when it's warm and ice skate on the river in the wintertime," said Realtor Linda Hanson, who sells houses in the neighborhood with First Weber Realtors.
Quiet Milwaukee River Parkway sidewalks offer peaceful walks through the neighborhood.
An aerial view reveals the peaceful, lightly wood landscape of Milwaukee River Park.
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Greenspaces ideal for hiking and watersports
Few neighborhoods within Milwaukee's dense city limits are as attractive to nature lovers as Milwaukee River Parkway. There is, of course, the river itself, which residents can visit via wooded paths directly east of the neighborhood. But the river has an even grander presence to the south in Lincoln Park, where folks can spot the water from nearly every major attraction, be it the nine-hole golf course, the two soccer pitches on the park's central island, or the David F. Schultz Aquatic Center. The latter features all the excitement of a major water park, from winding slides to a lazy river. Friends of Lincoln Park board member Anne Stadler Vaillancourt said the various water features might be the park's most significant draw for families. "If you look around the area, access to pools is very low on the North Side," she said. "We also have an area on the river that we use as a launch for kayaking."
Friends and their dogs enjoy a peaceful walk along the Oak Leaf Trail.
Locals enjoy peaceful walks throughout Lincoln Park.
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German-style eats and access to Bayshore mall
There are several shops and restaurants in Glendale, including international chains and local haunts like The Bavarian Bierhaus, on West Lexington Boulevard. This 15-barrel brewery has stood for over 60 years and hosts year-round festivities, including live polka performances and a six-week Oktoberfest celebration every year. And, of course, it's an ideal spot to sample various brews or dig into German-style eats like the chicken schnitzel sandwich or potato dumplings. For something sweet to top off a Bierhaus meal, Kopp's Frozen Custard operates just a block east, offering a massive menu of creamy treats. The Bayshore indoor-outdoor shopping center is east of Interstate 43. The bustling indoor-outdoor shopping center includes franchises like Five Guys, Potbelly, Pizza Hut and Starbucks. Its retailers include Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works and Target.
Bavarian Bierhaus brings authentic German cuisine to Milwaukee River Parkway residents.
Target offers a wide selection of household items for Milwaukee River Parkway locals.
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International Baccalaureate education
Milwaukee River Parkway students can take advantage of highly rated public schools, including the C-minus Niche-rated Marvin E. Pratt Elementary School, across the street from Lincoln Park. This kindergarten through fifth grade school has received a noteworthy four-star rating from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and participates in the prestigious International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. About 2-½ miles northwest, the C-minus Niche-rated Thurston Woods School accommodates kindergarten through eighth grade. Children can also attend Rufus King International High School, where the pre-collegiate IB program attracts ambitious students from all over the city and has earned the school an A-minus grade from Niche. The magnet high school is 2 miles south. Milwaukee offers school choice, so parents enroll their children in schools.
Marvin Pratt Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1.
Rufus King High School is a central feature of the Rufus King neighborhood.
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Early 20th century and mid-century homes
Only about 500 people live in Milwaukee River Parkway's lightly wooded residential blocks. It is a neighborhood of well-watered lawns and understated, yet comfortable, mid-century houses. Along West Lawn Avenue and West Custer Avenue, Cape Cods, built in the 1920s, sell for between $130,000 and $270,000. Ranch-style houses from the 1950s sell for as low as $180,000, and bungalows from the same decade sell for as high as $230,000. Houses are more expensive along North 13th Street, North 11th Street and North Milwaukee River Parkway. In that area, bungalows and ranch styles from the 1950s sell for between $210,000 and $310,000. "The homes are less expensive than in Glendale to the north," Hanson said.
Home prices vary from $100-$300k in Milwaukee River Parkway.
Milwaukee River Parkway features cozy bungalow homes.
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Getting around Milwaukee
Downtown Milwaukee is 7 miles south via Interstate 43. With the Oak Leaf Trail running along the eastern side of the neighborhood, folks can walk or bike to Lincoln Park or head east across the river into Glendale. "Oak Leaf Trail goes all the way downtown," Hanson said. "People will use the trail to bike to work." There are bus stops along West Spring Drive, on the neighborhood's north side, and North Green Bay Avenue, on the neighborhood's west side. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 15 miles south via Interstate 43.
Milwaukee River Parkway local enjoy cycling through the peaceful neighborhood.
Milwaukee River Parkway locals stay active by running on Oak Leaf Trail.
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Professional sports throughout the year
The city's professional sports teams are a big source of entertainment for residents of Milwaukee River Parkway. About 9 miles southwest, folks spend summer afternoons drinking cold beer and eating hot dogs at American Family Field, where the Brewers play. Throughout the winter, the Milwaukee Bucks play at Fiserv Forum, about 6 miles south of the neighborhood.
Milwaukee River Parkway locals rely on the bus for easy access to the town.
Milwaukee River Parkway locals discover the best of city life in Downtown Milwaukee.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
603
Median Age
37
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,895
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,722
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.6%
College Graduates
26.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.9%
% Population in Labor Force
59.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
71/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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