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North Meadow

North Meadow

$86,813 Average Value
$59 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

North Meadow offers condo living in northwest Milwaukee

Condo communities are surrounded by northwest Milwaukee parks and nature preserves in North Meadow. The area grew around the Northridge Mall, but the shopping hub's decline and demolition have sparked revitalization plans for the surrounding area. Redevelopment of former commercial and recreation spaces is ongoing, but North Meadow is also close to more established big-box strips, small businesses and green spaces. For much lower costs than in nearby communities, you can snag a condo that’s near the scenic countryside, Milwaukee County bus lines and about a half hour away from downtown’s central business district.

Major roads near North Meadow provide access to shops.
Major roads near North Meadow provide access to shops.
North Meadow offers housing options near Brown Deer Road.
North Meadow offers housing options near Brown Deer Road.
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Condos for comparatively low prices in northwest Milwaukee

Most people living in North Meadow rent apartments in large complexes. Buyers can find townhouse-style condos mixed into these communities. These condos often have a few bedrooms and multi-level layouts with private entrances. “In the 60s, 70s and 80s, North Meadow was in a very high development area. That’s when a lot of condos were built,” says Robert Arnold, a Realtor with Realty Executives Integrity who’s served the Milwaukee metro area for 23 years.

Prices range from around $20,000 to the lower $100,000s, depending on whether units need major renovations or are move-in-ready. Investors often buy and rent out condos. North Meadow has a median sale price of around $70,000. That’s lower than neighboring Granville Station and Northridge, which have similar condo communities.

Multi-family buildings house many North Meadow residents.
Multi-family buildings house many North Meadow residents.
Condominiums in North Meadow date back to the 1970s.
Condominiums in North Meadow date back to the 1970s.
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Near a Milwaukee Public specialty agricultural school

North Meadow is served by Milwaukee Public Schools. The district assigns neighborhood schools by home address, but also offers school choice to other neighborhood, specialty and charter schools. Harold S. Vincent High School of Agricultural Sciences is a nearby specialty school that offers career education on its 27-acre working farm campus. Wisconsin also offers statewide school choice for families interested in out-of-district, private and charter options.

North Meadow teens may attend Vincent High School.
North Meadow teens may attend Vincent High School.
Henry David Thoreau School is a short drive from North Meadow.
Henry David Thoreau School is a short drive from North Meadow.
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Surrounded by preserves and northwest Milwaukee recreation areas

There are a few shared fields and gathering spaces in North Meadow’s condo and apartment communities, but locals head to nearby recreation hubs to spend time outdoors. A former YMCA campus off Swan Road is being turned into a large housing complex, which is expected to include a facility for a youth baseball program that will be open to the public. Less than a five-minute drive away, Mequon Nature Preserve spans over 500 acres of restored prairies, forests and wetlands. Its trails are popular for walking and snowshoeing, depending on the time of year. “We also have a 40-foot observation tower that everyone gets a chance to go up on,” says Amanda Neimon, the preserve’s Ecological Outreach Manager. “You can really see the whole preserve and even downtown Milwaukee on a nice day.” Dretzka Park Golf Course offers public disc golf and standard golf courses within a few miles of home.

Businesses and development plans along Brown Deer Road

Brown Deer Road is home to a handful of restaurants and specialty businesses. Close to home, there’s:

  • Thai Bangkok, a restaurant that serves curries, noodle dishes and pho
  • JJ Fish and Chicken, a favorite for carry-out fried fare
  • All Star Kutz, a barber shop in a strip mall
North Meadow is close to the demolished Northridge Mall. There are a handful of restaurants and a Menards in the area, but most of the campus is under consideration for potential recreational, commercial or mixed-use development. A couple of miles farther down Brown Deer Road, you can grocery shop at Aldi and Walmart.

Driving and taking public transit to nearby employers and East Town

Locals often rely on cars to get to industrial employers near North Meadow or more distant commuter hubs throughout Milwaukee. East Town is about 15 miles away, a roughly 30-minute drive. You can access a couple of Milwaukee County Transit System bus routes along Brown Deer Road.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

General Mitchell International

39 min drive

Bus

Brown Deer & N95

Bus

Brown Deer & N96

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime North Meadow US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 8 4
Assault with Weapon 8 4
Robbery 8 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
524
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,372
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,687
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

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 Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
7
Median Rent
$1,295
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,600
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,600
Median Condo Rent
$1,260

Demographics

Total Population
5,027
Median Age
27
Population Density
25 ppl/acre
Population under 18
39.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$32,980
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$43,524

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.2%
College Graduates
9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Somewhat walkable

Walkability®

30 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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