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Silver Spring

Silver Spring

Urban Pioneer Neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee County 53218
$166,531 Average Value
$147 Average Price per Sq Ft
33 Homes For Sale

Silver Spring is a neighborhood of both convenience and community

With almost 13,000 residents, Silver Spring is among the densest neighborhoods in Milwaukee's Northwest Side. The large community is packed with gridded residential streets, industrial areas and busy commuter thoroughfares. However, walkable schools, a nature preserve and an active neighborhood center balance out the area, making it an attractive spot for those seeking both convenience and community at a relatively affordable price.

Busy commuting streets connect Silver Spring to downtown Milwaukee.
Busy commuting streets connect Silver Spring to downtown Milwaukee.
Tulip bulbs are ready for their long winter's nap at the community garden in Silver Spring.
Tulip bulbs are ready for their long winter's nap at the community garden in Silver Spring.
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What homes cost in Silver Spring

Cape Cods, small ranch-style homes and the occasional bungalow sell from under $100,000 to the high $200,000s in Silver Spring.. "In Milwaukee, you'll have a lot of areas that have both renters and homeowners," says LeKeisha Roberts, a Realtor with Realty Executives Integrity. "But what I found in Silver Spring is that you do still have a lot of blocks that have plenty of older residents who have owned their homes for years." Locals who rent live in either small apartment complexes or in multifamily homes. The area's duplexes include small Colonial Revivals, raised-ranch-style homes and Victorian-era two-story homes that sell between the low $100,000s and the low $300,000s. Across all styles, prices are well below the Milwaukee Metro median and lower than in nearby Menomonee River Hills East, Menomonee River Hills, Florist Highlands and Graceland.

Cape Cods are a common style in Silver Spring, usually built in the early 1900s.
Cape Cods are a common style in Silver Spring, usually built in the early 1900s.
The Westlawn housing development in Silver Spring focuses on community connections.
The Westlawn housing development in Silver Spring focuses on community connections.
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Natural spaces and renovated playgrounds near home

Havenwoods State Forest takes up the neighborhood's eastern half and is the place to get outside for jogging and walking. With 237 acres of land and 6 miles of trails, the nature preserve is even visited by some residents every day. "There are some people who travel here from far away, but locals use the space most," says Angela Vickio, the natural resources property supervisor at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. "There are some visitors we get to see daily." When walking along the popular birdwatching trails, look out for blue and green herons, sandhill cranes and eastern bluebirds living in the trees. "It is a very beautiful area, and they offer a lot of programs for residents and school fieldtrips throughout the year," Roberts says. For sports and exercising, head to Carmen Playfield, which underwent a big renovation and grand reopening in 2024. In addition to a new splashpad, playground and basketball courts, the park features courts for Tuj Lub, a traditional Hmong sport popular in the neighborhood.

Carmen Playfield underwent a large renovation for residents in 2024.
Carmen Playfield underwent a large renovation for residents in 2024.
Volunteers at Havenwoods State Forest teach about all things nature and wildlife.
Volunteers at Havenwoods State Forest teach about all things nature and wildlife.
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Public school options in Silver Spring

Milwaukee and Wisconsin offer school choice, and students can apply to attend any public school with open space. A few Milwaukee public schools are in the neighborhood and within walking distance from home:

  • Richard Kluge Creative Arts School offers a specialized creative arts education.
  • Browning School is a "Green and Healthy" school, with a commitment to sustainability, health initiatives and environmental education. Their facilities include an outdoor greenhouse with an aquaponics system.
  • James Madison Academic Campus has two National Academy Foundation (NAF) Academies to prepare pupils for life after graduation, training them in health sciences, hospitality and tourism.

Richard Kluge Creative Arts School  is one of many public schools in Silver Spring.
Richard Kluge Creative Arts School is one of many public schools in Silver Spring.
Elementary school kids can walk to Browning School.
Elementary school kids can walk to Browning School.
James Madison High School prepares teens with career readiness programs.
James Madison High School prepares teens with career readiness programs.
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Community support, youth sports and events at the neighborhood center

"There's a Silver Spring Neighborhood Center that offers community support and different programs," Roberts says. "They have indoor sports like basketball and offer culinary classes and things like that." The Silver Springs Neighborhood Center prides itself on serving the community through programs such as childcare, teen development initiatives and youth sports. They also sponsor team sports leagues and train adults for future employment. According to the organization's website, 94% of students have improved their school attendance record, and over 100 residents have gained full-time employment after participating in its job training program.

Silver Spring is well-connected to the rest of Milwaukee

Getting around and to other Milwaukee destinations is easy thanks to three major streets nearby. North 76th Street, Fond du Lac Avenue and Silver Spring Drive are main streets of northeastern Milwaukee that pass through the neighborhood or along its border. Fond du Lac Avenue heads southeast towards Milwaukee's central business district. "A lot of people may work downtown or in the Historic Third Ward area," Roberts says. "And Silver Spring Drive is a main corridor for people traveling east and west." While most people get around by car, bus stops are scattered around the neighborhood.

Restaurants are close, and retail shopping is a short drive away

Silver Spring has a few restaurants and convenience stores, including The Fatty Patty, Sharks Fish & Chicken and Dollar General. For retail shopping, however, residents head to Glendale or the Midtown Center shopping plaza in Capitol Heights. "It's pretty centrally located because you're very close to Glendale and Whitefish Bay," Roberts says. "You're central to the highway and able to get downtown quickly or even up north. So, shopping is within 10 minutes." Sentry Foods is in the neighborhood, and Phongsavan Market Place, an Asian grocery store, is nearby.

Fatty Patty is a popular spot for quick lunches on the go.
Fatty Patty is a popular spot for quick lunches on the go.
Sentry Foods is nearby for grocery shopping.
Sentry Foods is nearby for grocery shopping.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

General Mitchell International

31 min drive

Bus

Silver Spring & N72

Bus

Villard & N60

Bus

N76 & Florist

Bus

Sherman & Mill

Bus

N64 & Florist

Bus

N60 & Bobolink

Bus

Villard & N76

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Silver Spring 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

Silver Spring Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$159,900
Median Sale Price
$165,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$160,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$232,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
78
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$147

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,580
Number of Homes for Sale
33
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
5.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,036
Significantly below the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,963
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Open Houses

  • Friday, Mar 6
    2:30 - 4pm

    5955 N 79th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218

    $219,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,041 Sq Ft
    • 5955 N 79th St
    • New 9 days ago

    Completely refreshed ranch offering comfortable one level living with updates throughout. This 2 bedroom, 1 full bath home also features a versatile den and bonus room perfect for a home office, playroom, or guest space. Enjoy a bright living room and an updated kitchen with new cabinets, counters, and tile backsplash. The full bath has been beautifully redone with a new tile shower, vanity,

    Holly Speranza Keller Williams-MNS Wauwatosa

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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

Demographics

Total Population
12,138
Median Age
30
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
35%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$36,570
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$47,458

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
85.5%
College Graduates
9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.6%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

45 / 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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