Saint Joseph
Urban Pioneer Neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County 53210
Duplexes and bungalows with a wide range of condition
Trees lightly line the front and back yards of homes on St. Joseph's tightly gridded streets, most of which are intersected by alleyways leading to detached garages and a designated space for garbage collection. The area is known for its oversized bungalows, some borrowing elements from European architecture like Jerkinhead roofs. Tudor-inspired homes also appear around the neighborhood, plus a few Cape Cods, while many duplexes feature American Foursquare designs. Single-family homes sell between $60,000 and $250,000, and duplexes often fall between $80,000 and $300,000. With a median price close to $160,000, St. Joseph homes are nearly half the Milwaukee Metro average of $300,000. Condition of homes and yards vary from street to street, and one home may have overgrown grass and peeling siding, while another shows off trim flowerbeds, garden trellises and freshly painted shutters. Similarly, sidewalks are better maintained on some streets than on others. However, Milwaukee's Street Maintenance Service aims to improve cracked and overrun paths on a rotating basis based on condition.Concerts at the bandshell at Washington Park
No parks are within the neighborhood's boundaries, but plenty of opportunities for residents to get outside are within a quick drive. Sherman Park is the closest and has a baseball diamond, tennis courts, a basketball court and a playground. Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club operates from the building at the park's center, next to the seasonal splash pad and community garden. Two miles south is the very popular and historic Washington Park. One of the oldest parks in Milwaukee, Washington Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the architect of Central Park in New York City. In addition to walking trails, sports facilities and a fishing pond, the park is home to one of Milwaukee's most recognizable outdoor music venues. "The bandshell in Washington Park is the only bandshell like it other than the Hollywood Bowl in terms of size and scale, and the sound quality is amazing," says Washington Park Neighbors President Melissa Muller, who organizes the Washington Park Wednesdays concert series. "It has seating for about 40,000 people."Notable alumni from the area’s closest high school
Students enrolled in Milwaukee Public Schools have their choice of where to attend across all education levels. While all public, charter and magnet schools are open across the city, many residents choose nearby schools for quick commutes. Sherman Multicultural Arts School is at the center of St. Joseph and is within a 20-minute walk or two-minute drive of most residents. The school teaches kindergarten through eighth grade and is rated a C-minus by Niche. The Kennedy Center sponsors the school's Turnaround Arts program and lets kids experiment with drama, music, dance and other creative outlets. Washington High School of Information Technology is in the neighborhood just south of St. Joseph and rated a C-minus. Open for over a century, the school is one of Milwaukee's oldest public schools and where notable alumni like Gene Wilder, Herb Kohl and Bud Selig attended. Orthodox Jewish families can send their children to the private Yeshiva Elementary School, less than a mile away.Short commutes to the hospital or downtown Milwaukee
Lisbon Avenue touches the southwestern corner of the neighborhood and leads southeast toward downtown Milwaukee, about 7 miles away. The neighborhood is fairly walkable, with schools, convenience stores and restaurants nearby. Also within walking distance is Congregation Beth Jehudah, the nearest synagogue that serves the neighborhood's Orthodox Jewish population. Those looking to leave their cars at home for the day can hop on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus along any of the area's bordering main streets. Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital's - St. Joseph Campus is in the neighborhood, so while it provides St. Joseph residents with nearby medical care and doctors' offices, it also brings the noise of emergency vehicle sirens.Kosher groceries within walking distance of home
Some locally owned restaurants are along the borders of St. Joseph, including Gyros Corner, a Greek restaurant where shish kebab, gyros and Greek combo plates are in high demand at the order windows under a blue and white awning. Dollar General is at the neighborhood's southwest corner, and residents head north to Midtown Center for large shopping trips. The outdoor shopping plaza has a Pick 'n Save, department stores, chain restaurants and clothing stores. Back in the neighborhood, next to the hospital is QuicKosher. Each item in the small grocery store is certified kosher.Crime
The neighborhood has an overall CAP Index crime score of 5 out of 10. While this is only slightly higher than the national average of 4, violent crime is higher, scoring up to a 9 out of 10.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kim Siewert
Kim Siewert
Keller Williams Realty-Lake Country
(262) 379-8728
46 Total Sales
1 in Saint Joseph
$125,000 Price
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Carol DeDecker
Carol DeDecker
Shiny Key Realty, LLC
(920) 280-0861
159 Total Sales
1 in Saint Joseph
$99,900 Price
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Brian Patt
Brian Patt
Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore
(262) 440-9116
45 Total Sales
1 in Saint Joseph
$90,000 Price
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Joey Carini
JC
Joey Carini
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore
(414) 348-8377
151 Total Sales
1 in Saint Joseph
$159,900 Price
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Don Cornelius
DC
Don Cornelius
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(414) 296-9726
71 Total Sales
2 in Saint Joseph
$165K - $178K Price Range
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Carl Casarez
CC
Carl Casarez
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(414) 420-9050
67 Total Sales
1 in Saint Joseph
$98,000 Price
Schools
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- 3rd to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Sherman Park
Marcus DeBack Playground
Center Street Park
Washington Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Butterfly Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Saint Joseph | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Saint Joseph Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Saint Joseph, Milwaukee sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Saint Joseph, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $172,500, up 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$175,000
Median Sale Price
$172,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$175,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$175,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
60
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
25%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$101
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,525
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1926
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,492
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,463
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,261
Median Age
35
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,318
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,007
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.5%
College Graduates
20.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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