Originally founded in the late 19th century by German immigrants, North Division has grown into a neighborhood steeped in Black history. From the stories of local business owners to those of long-standing residents, the neighborhood is a vibrant community that embraces its shared culture. Less than 3 miles northwest of downtown Milwaukee, this closely knit neighborhood is a hub for those who want easy access to the city's heart at a fraction of its prices.
North Division residents wait for their food order at Jake's Delicatessen.
Rose Park in Harambee hosts various festivities throughout the year near North Division.
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Centennial bungalows and American Foursquares
Sidewalks connect the neighborhood, passing covered front porches and yards enclosed with chain-link fences. Street names like Teutonia Avenue point toward the earliest years of the area's German heritage. Land goes for a premium this close to the city's main drag, so front and back yards are minimal, rarely requiring extensive upkeep outside of corner lots. Most homes in the area are bungalows and American Foursquares, with a median construction date of 1900. As a result, extensive renovation may be required before an official move-in date can be set. The least expensive homes are often tax foreclosures, falling between the low $5,000s and the mid-$18,000s. Single-story bungalows begin in the mid-$30,000s and peak in the mid-$100,000s with improved maintenance and amenities like bonus rooms. American Foursquare models start in the low $40,000s and reach the high $100,000s depending on condition and size.
Four square homes are common throughout the North Division neighborhood.
Quaint bungalows are one of great options for a new home in North Division.
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Follow in the footsteps of Golda Meir
Students begin their education at Hopkins Lloyd Community School, which serves prekindergarten through eighth grade and has a C-minus on Niche. Students attending North Division High School will follow in the footsteps of Golda Meir, former Israeli prime minister and NDHS alum who lived in the area during a boom of Jewish immigration in the early days of the 20th century. First opened in 1906, North Division High School has a C-minus on Niche and is known for its murals celebrating the arts, diversity and Black history. “The high school is a big draw for families in the area,” says Sonya Mays, a broker at Midwest Executive Realty. “People take a lot of pride in their time there.” The Milwaukee Parental Choice Program offers qualifying students partial or full tuition coverage for private schools in the area.
Hopkins Lloyd Community School has a unique and colorful style that few other schools share.
North Division High School serves residents in the neighborhood and other nearby areas.
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Secret sauce at Speed Queen's Bar-B-Q
Locally-owned and operated shops and restaurants are common features that unite the neighborhood. Celebrated for its quick service and secret sauce, Speed Queen Bar-B-Q has been a local institution since 1956. A laid-back atmosphere and drive-through window open until 2 a.m. keeps locals coming — just remember to bring cash. The Galst Food Market is along the neighborhood's southern border, and The Avenue features three levels of shopping and restaurants 2-and-a-half miles southeast.
Speed Queen Bar-B-Q is a favorite spot to grab some great food in North Divison.
3rd Street Market Hall has a variety of food options at The Avenue near North Divison.
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Flowers in bloom at Ezekiel Gillespie Park
America's Black Holocaust Museum is a handful of blocks east of the neighborhood on North Avenue and explores the history of enslaved people in America. Seven galleries capture the transition from life in Africa before enslavement to life today. A membership to the Northside YMCA gives access to indoor basketball courts, group exercise programs and a gymnasium. Kids can climb on the play set at Franklin Square Playground, which also features basketball courts and a splash pad during the summer. Ezekiel Gillespie Park is named for the civil rights leader and is known for its garden, complete with colorful flowerbeds and fruit trees.
Franklin Square Park in North Division is a great place for families to gather and play.
The YMCA is located in North Division and is attached to the Milwaukee College Prep campus.
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Easy access to Aurora Sinai
The Milwaukee County Transit System offers public bus lines throughout the city, with several neighborhood stops, including Teutonia Avenue, North 8th Street and Center Street. Interstate 43 provides easy access to downtown and Aurora Sinai Medical Center, less than 2 miles south. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 9 miles south via Interstate 94.
Learn football from the pros
The North Division Community Center hosts many annual events, including the Gilbert Brown Football Camp, where kids ages 8 to 17 can learn to play the game with professional players. North Division High School is home to the Blue Devils basketball, football and tennis teams, attracting alums and sports fans to year-round competitions.
Crime
According to the CAP Crime Index, North Division rates an overall 6 out of 10 for crime, with 4 being the national average. Violent crime scores rise as high as 10. Police stations for the fifth and seventh districts are located in the nearby neighborhoods of Roosevelt Grove and Harambee.
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Parks in this Area
Clinton Rose Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
James Beckum Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Parking Lot
Moody Park
Victory Over Violence Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Johnsons Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Amphitheater
Carter Park
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
18 min drive
Bus
Teutonia & North
Bus
Center & N11
Bus
Center & Teutonia
Bus
N8 & North
Bus
Locust & Hopkins
Bus
North & N16
Bus
N8 & Wright
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
North Division
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North Division Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Division, Milwaukee sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Division, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $575,000, up 20% 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
7,085
Median Age
32
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,273
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,226
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.3%
College Graduates
9.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
55/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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