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Saint Joseph

Saint Joseph

Urban Pioneer Neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee County 53210
$181,923 Average Value
$110 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

St. Joseph is a practical neighborhood with parks and nearby shops

St. Joseph is a historic neighborhood on Milwaukee ’s northwest side, set within the greater Sherman Park community. Known for its early 20th-century character, homebuyers are drawn to the area for its distinctive mix of oversized bungalows and duplexes. With convenient access to shops along Burleigh Street, nearby parks and straightforward commutes to downtown, St. Joseph offers a practical and established place to live.

The Urban Ecology Center sponsors nature walks for young Milwaukeeans in Washington Park.
The Urban Ecology Center sponsors nature walks for young Milwaukeeans in Washington Park.
Many shady trees line the one way streets in St Joseph's.
Many shady trees line the one way streets in St Joseph's.
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1920s homes, duplexes and classic Milwaukee architecture

Saint Joseph features classic Milwaukee architecture, with bungalows and Cape Cod-style homes making up much of the single-family housing. Brick exteriors, hardwood floors and built-in details are common throughout. Two-family duplexes are also a prominent part of the mix. Most homes date to the 1920s and often include original natural woodwork and stained-glass accents. The median sale price is around the high $100,000s, with prices generally ranging from about $100,000 to the upper $200,000s. This generally makes the neighborhood less expensive than Sunset Heights and Lenox Heights, but more than Sherman Park. A number of listings sell as-is or through tax foreclosure for buyers willing to renovate. "Because it's anchored by St. Joe's Hospital, the neighborhood attracts, in a non-negative way, a lot of landlords and renters," says Benjamin Mullikin, a Realtor with M3 Realty with over 20 years of experience in the city. "People will buy the properties and rent them to students, doctors and nurses, kind of as a crash pad so they can get to work early."

There are a variety of home styles in St Joseph's.
There are a variety of home styles in St Joseph's.
Cape Cods are a common sight here.
Cape Cods are a common sight here.
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Dining out and everyday shopping options close to home

Residents of Saint Joseph typically head to surrounding areas when dining out. The restaurants below include longtime local establishments as well as newer neighborhood favorites:

  • Story Hill BKC, an Upper Midwest-inspired restaurant in Story Hill
  • Saz's State House, a long-standing barbecue restaurant known for baby back ribs
  • Balistreri's Italian/American Ristorante, which has served Italian dishes for over 50 years
  • Buckatabon Tavern & Supper Club, a Northwoods-inspired spot offering a Friday fish fry and prime rib
  • Gyros Corner, a casual counter serving gyros and shish kebabs
Although Saint Joseph is primarily residential, a variety of shopping options can be found nearby. These stores include local retailers, cooperative markets and larger shopping centers:
  • LUX Beauty Supply, a local shop carrying hair products, wigs and accessories
  • Midtown Center, an outdoor shopping plaza with grocers, department stores and chain restaurants
  • Sendik's Food Market, a family-owned grocer with an in-house deli and bakery
  • Outpost Co-op Grocery Store, a community-owned cooperative specializing in natural and organic foods

Gyro Corner is just outside St. Joseph.
Gyro Corner is just outside St. Joseph.
QuicKosher is a popular convenience store.
QuicKosher is a popular convenience store.
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School choice options within Milwaukee Public Schools

Saint Joseph is part of Milwaukee Public Schools, a district that uses a choice-based enrollment system allowing applicants to research and apply to schools across the city. Sherman Multicultural Arts School is in the neighborhood and serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. It is one of Wisconsin's few nationally recognized Turnaround Arts Schools, integrating music, dance and theater into its curriculum.

This mural shows the art of Sherman Multi-Cultural Arts School.
This mural shows the art of Sherman Multi-Cultural Arts School.
Many students will end up at Washington High School.
Many students will end up at Washington High School.
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Outdoor spaces include Sherman and historic Washington Park

Sherman Park has a playground, tennis courts and fields for baseball and basketball. The Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club operates next to a seasonal splash pad at the park’s center. A few miles away, the historic Washington Park spans roughly 130 acres. Designed in the 1890s by Frederick Law Olmsted, the grounds include a branch of the Urban Ecology Center and a 7-acre lagoon. The park's most recognizable landmark is its bandshell, officially known as the Emil Blatz Temple of Music, which has hosted community concerts since 1938. "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 Managing Director Melissa Muller, who organizes the Washington Park Wednesdays concert series. "It has seating for about 40,000 people."

Washington Park Wednesdays is a popular event in the warmer months.
Washington Park Wednesdays is a popular event in the warmer months.
The Washington Park bandstand has hosted many acts over the years.
The Washington Park bandstand has hosted many acts over the years.
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Access to downtown, bus lines and major road connections

West Appleton Avenue runs through the area, and the Stadium Freeway connects to other parts of the city and surrounding suburbs. Downtown is about 5 miles away, and the Milwaukee County Transit System provides bus service throughout the area.

Downtown Milwaukee is about 5 miles away.
Downtown Milwaukee is about 5 miles away.
St Joseph is home to Ascension Hospital.
St Joseph is home to Ascension Hospital.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

General Mitchell International

22 min drive

Bus

Sherman & Locust

Bus

Center & N51

Bus

N60 & Locust

Bus

Center & N45

Bus

Center & N53

Bus

Appleton & Center

Bus

Sherman & Chambers

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Saint Joseph US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,422
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1926
Months of Supply
4.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,499
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,463
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 Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
9
Median Rent
$1,095
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,000
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,099
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,298
Median Condo Rent
$1,073
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,050

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
$79,597
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

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

70 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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