Located on Milwaukee’s South Side, Polonia blends old-world charm with everyday convenience. The neighborhood’s classic bungalows and duplexes appeal to buyers looking for something unique. Residents enjoy a lively international dining and shopping scene, plus plenty of outdoor amenities including Pulaski Park and scenic river corridors.
Classic bungalows dominate the neighborhood’s housing stock. These homes date to the early 20th century and feature formal dining rooms and stained glass windows. Brick duplexes have a lot of the same architectural details, often featuring built-in china cabinets, arched entryways and hardwood floors. The occasional ranch-style home is mixed into the streetscape as well. The median sale price is in the low $200,000s, with the market generally spanning from the upper $100,000s to the upper $200,000s. This tends to mean that Polonia has similar price points to Forest Home Hills, but is often less expensive than Bay View, Morgandale and Southgate. “The houses are selling fast and getting all revitalized,” says Ricky Heldt, a Polonia Neighborhood Association member and 15-year resident.
Milwaukee Public Schools serves the area through an open enrollment process that lets students choose their school based on preference. Casimir Pulaski High School is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School and home to Wisconsin's largest high school automotive program.
Kinnickinnic Sports Center's lighted baseball diamonds, football fields and basketball courts allow for evening games year-round. The center connects to the Oak Leaf Trail, a multi-use trail system stretching over 130 miles and linking parks throughout Milwaukee County. For a quieter outdoor experience, Polonia Peace Park features open lawns and walking paths on formerly vacant lots, with room for activities like yoga and tai chi.
Interstate 43 runs along the edge of Polonia, providing a direct route to downtown Milwaukee, which is about 5 miles away. Multiple bus routes from the Milwaukee County Transit System run through the neighborhood, with stops on Oklahoma Avenue and South 6th Street.
Polonia has a diverse dining scene along South 13th Street, with additional options in surrounding areas. You can sit down for a meal at these places:
Kim Bollmann
Coldwell Banker Realty
(877) 237-1185
77 Total Sales
1 in Polonia
$180,000 Price
Adam Weir
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
(262) 381-2641
136 Total Sales
1 in Polonia
$262,000 Price
Christopher Poniewaz
Homestead Realty, Inc
(414) 710-2082
86 Total Sales
3 in Polonia
$142K - $280K Price Range
Rebecca Thomas
Keller Williams - Lake Country
(262) 333-0627
109 Total Sales
1 in Polonia
$291,001 Price
Jennifer Luna
Luna Listings
(414) 296-6804
96 Total Sales
1 in Polonia
$243,500 Price
Yuliana Guerrero
eXp Realty
(331) 321-4774
99 Total Sales
1 in Polonia
$285,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Polonia | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Polonia, Milwaukee sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Polonia, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $232,500, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$227,450
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Median Sale Price
$232,500
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$225,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$257,500
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
16
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
16%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$170
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Number of Homes
1,055
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Number of Homes for Sale
2
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Median Year Built
1921
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Months of Supply
1.50
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,245
Significantly below the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,875
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
897
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,150
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Total Population
5,487
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Median Age
31
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Population Density
16 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
32.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
8.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$46,367
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$60,207
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High School Graduates
69.1%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
9.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
2.7%
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% Population in Labor Force
70.4%
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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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