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Morgandale

Morgandale

$205 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

Morgandale blossoms in Milwaukee's Garden District

Located on Milwaukee's south side, Morgandale is also at the center of the city's designated "Garden District." You’ll notice a love of landscaping all over the neighborhood, from thoughtful planting around historic bungalows to the natural beauty of nearby Wilson Park. Combined with a walkable community of restaurants serving international cuisines, Garden District Neighborhood Association events and easy access to Milwaukee's interstates, Morgandale is a place where commuter convenience and close-knit community can both bloom.

Historic bungalows and duplexes on the city's south side

Morgandale’s dense residential blocks are lined by single-family homes built from the early to mid-1900s. Buyers can find bungalows in simple National styles or more ornate Craftsman designs, as well as Tudor Revival cottages and Cape Cods. There are small multifamily properties throughout the neighborhood, many of which are bungalows that have been divided into duplexes. Single-family homes sell from the upper $100,000s to the upper $300,000s, and duplexes go from the mid-$200,000s to the mid-$400,000s. Morgandale has a median sale price in the mid-$200,000s, which is on par with Southpoint, Southgate and Saveland Park. It’s higher than Polonia, but lower than Wilson Park.

Tudor Revival cottages are popular in Morgandale.
Tudor Revival cottages are popular in Morgandale.
Homeowners in Morgandale love to show their unique style through their front porch gardens.
Homeowners in Morgandale love to show their unique style through their front porch gardens.
Vivid colors decorate the homes of Morgandale.
Vivid colors decorate the homes of Morgandale.
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Younger students can atttend Morgandale School.
Younger students can atttend Morgandale School.

Walkable to Milwaukee Public neighborhood schools

Morgandale is part of Milwaukee Public Schools. The district assigns students to neighborhood schools based on home address, but also encourages families to apply to other specialty or charter schools through a choice system. A couple of neighborhood schools are within walking distance of many families: Morgandale School, which serves prekindergarten through eighth grade, and Clement J. Zablocki School, which serves prekindergarten through fifth grade.

Close to Milwaukee's parks and a community garden

A couple of small community parks, Holt Playfield and Ohio Playfield, sprinkle Morgandale with playgrounds, sports courts, athletic fields and a seasonal wading pool. A large Milwaukee County park is just south of the neighborhood: Wilson Park. Across its nearly 80 acres, you can find walking paths around a fishing pond, several baseball diamonds, picnic areas and the adjacent Wilson Park Recreation Center. The rec center has an indoor ice arena for hockey games and a seasonal outdoor pool. The Garden District Community Garden is also near Wilson Park, a scenic place to stop and smell the flowers or rent a garden bed of your own.

Enjoy the community garden near Morgandale.
Enjoy the community garden near Morgandale.
Join your friends for some baseball at a local park.
Join your friends for some baseball at a local park.
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The National Bakery in Morgandale is a popular spot.
The National Bakery in Morgandale is a popular spot.

Many cuisines at Morgandale’s restaurants and stores

Restaurants and mom and pop shops advertise globe-spanning specialties throughout Morgandale. "The south side of Milwaukee has some of the most diverse dining in the city,” says Claire Hanan, vice president of communications and advocacy at Visit Milwaukee. You’re down the block from:

  • National Bakery & Deli, a from-scratch bakery open since 1925 that is known for its Polish pastries
  • El Tucanazo Taqueria & Seafood, a family-run spot with an extensive menu of Mexican dishes
  • Fiesta Colombia, a restaurant beloved for its brightly decorated dining room and authentic Colombian fare
  • Best Food Indo-Pak Groceries, a specialty supermarket for South Asian goods and pantry staples

Morgandale is conveniently located just off the interstate.
Morgandale is conveniently located just off the interstate.

Easy access to interstates and south side employers

Interstate 43 and 41 meet just outside Morgandale, making it easy to get around the greater Milwaukee area. East Town is about 6 miles away, a roughly 10- to 20-minute drive. Several Milwaukee County Transit System bus routes run through the neighborhood for those who prefer public transportation. You might walk or bike to large employers on the south side, including Ascension St. Francis Hospital.

Garden District green spaces host community events

Between the large city events in Wilson Park and smaller events put on by the Milwaukee Garden District Neighborhood Association, Morgandale’s residents can go to many get-togethers throughout the year. Some popular ones include:

  • Fourth of July Celebration, a day-long event with a parade, games and evening fireworks in Wilson Park
  • Art & Hops, an art market in Wilson Park that pairs well with the Traveling Beer Garden
  • Wonderland Light Display, a seasonal Christmas light walking tour at the Garden District Community Garden

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

General Mitchell International

9 min drive

Bus

S13 & Wilbur

Bus

S13 & Howard

Bus

S13 & Morgan

Bus

S13 & Ohio

Bus

S20 & Euclid

Bus

S20 & Morgan

Bus

S20 & Ohio

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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
100
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1942
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,298
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,597
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
6
Median Rent
$1,122
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,800
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,400
Median Condo Rent
$950
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,295

Demographics

Total Population
9,214
Median Age
35
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$61,931
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$80,466

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
77.9%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
18.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
33''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

60 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
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