From a bird’s-eye view, Morgandale may not look very green, but this dense and diverse Milwaukee suburb is at the heart of the city’s “Garden District.” Not only do the neighborhood’s roughly 9,200 residents like to keep well-manicured, lively gardens, but they also love to plant and nurture flora together in community spaces around the area.
While Morgandale’s southeast quadrant is visibly verdant thanks to two large cemeteries, its remaining three quarters are packed with detached homes and small businesses arranged into gridded blocks with wide, paved roads and sidewalks. Bungalows from the early 20th century and simple, wood-framed duplexes are most common here. However, the neighborhood features some architectural styles that are unexpected finds for the South Side. Cape Cod designs pop up every few blocks, as do modest brick Tudors and World War II-era cottages. Price tags over $300,000 are rare here, and some move-in-ready homes are even available for less than $150,000.
Morgandale School, the neighborhood’s only public school, operates in the southwest quadrant, and local students living between South 13th Street and South 20th Street can walk there in about 10 minutes. Although sometimes referred to as Morgandale Elementary School, the school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. High schoolers can attend Grandview High School in neighboring Polonia or Bay View High School in Bay View, which offers a rigorous, college-focused STEAM program. All three schools receive a Niche score of C-minus.
Two sprawling community gardens sit at Morgandale’s southeast corner, with plump fruits and vegetables bursting from the ground year-round. Residents wanting to grow their own produce must register for a plot with The Garden District Neighborhood Association. There is a $25 deposit and $25 rental fee that goes toward expenses associated with the garden, such as materials, seeds, plant purchases and improvements. The gardens also host community events, including a holiday light show in the winter. South of the neighborhood is Wilson Park, a serene 76-acre site featuring multiple baseball diamonds, picnic tables, a playground and a large fishing pond. Within Morgandale are two primary outdoor spaces, Ohio Playground and Holt Ave Playground, where residents can access play areas, a pair of tennis courts, splash pads and, of course, more baseball diamonds. Morgandale is also less than three miles away from both Bay View’s famous Humboldt Park and Forest Home Cemetery, which Visit Milwaukee’s Claire Koenig calls “as beautiful as some of our Frederick Law Olmstead parks,” known for their sprawling meadow-like landscapes and views of Lake Michigan.
Once a predominantly Polish settlement, Morgandale is now home to people and locally owned businesses representing many different nationalities. "The South Side of Milwaukee has some of the most diverse dining in the city,” Koenig says. “Mexican bakeries and all sorts of Latin diaspora restaurants all meld with what was originally a very Polish neighborhood.” However, Morgandale’s Slavic roots are still visible with landmarks like National Bakery & Deli, a nearly century-old Polish establishment with everything from sandwiches and rolls to custom-made birthday cakes and locally famous Danishes. Meanwhile, Bombay Sweets serves up assorted Indian goodies and vegetarian dishes, including their popular samosas, which are fried pastries filled with spiced vegetables. JC King’s Tortas is known around town for its Torta Chilanga, a richly flavorful grilled sandwich with marinated meat. Townie bars like Buckshots and 13th Pour are great spots to watch hometown heroes like the Packers and the Bucks play while downing a few drinks with friends and neighbors.
With gridded streets and plenty of infrastructure to cater to a local’s necessities, most residents are able to live their day-to-day lives without needing to leave Morgandale. Still, locals looking to head into the city or explore Milwaukee County can take Interstate 94 and be downtown in about 10 minutes by car. For more extensive travel, locals are just 4 miles away from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
The Local Team*
Compass RE WI-Tosa
(414) 800-8928
78 Total Sales
1 in Morgandale
$152,000 Price
Christopher Poniewaz
Homestead Realty, Inc
(414) 710-2082
85 Total Sales
1 in Morgandale
$337,000 Price
Carrie Hoppe
RE/MAX Forward
(262) 684-1974
92 Total Sales
1 in Morgandale
$250,000 Price
The Raffaele Team*
RE/MAX Lakeside-Central
(414) 250-8642
50 Total Sales
1 in Morgandale
$260,000 Price
Jill Mullane
HomeWire Realty
(414) 250-7995
59 Total Sales
2 in Morgandale
$321K - $349K Price Range
Lien Team Real Estate Group
First Weber Inc - Brookfield
(414) 895-0140
454 Total Sales
1 in Morgandale
$153,500 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Morgandale | US |
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| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Morgandale, Milwaukee sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Morgandale, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $250,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$249,900
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Median Sale Price
$250,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$250,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$235,050
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Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
47
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$207
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Number of Homes
2,342
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Number of Homes for Sale
6
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Median Year Built
1940
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Months of Supply
1.50
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,210
Significantly below the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,961
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
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$1,695 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
7
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Median Rent
$950
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$950
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,100
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Median Condo Rent
$1,150
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,523
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Total Population
9,214
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Median Age
35
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Population Density
14 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
29.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$61,931
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$80,466
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High School Graduates
77.9%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
18.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
5.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
74.6%
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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
33''
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Bikeability
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