Located on Milwaukee ’s South Side, Southgate offers a well-connected community with easy access to the city at large. Many homebuyers are attracted to its mix of housing options and the convenience of having shopping, dining and everyday amenities close by. With local parks and straightforward access to downtown, Southgate combines neighborhood comfort with city convenience.
Midcentury ranch-style homes and Cape Cods make up most of the housing stock here, along with some colonials and bungalows. Lannon stone exteriors are also fairly common, reflecting a building tradition found throughout Milwaukee's South Side. Many homes include natural woodwork and hardwood floors. The median sale price is in the mid-$200,000s, with prices generally fluctuating in the $200,000s. These price points are most similar to neighboring communities like Southpoint and Morgandale, but tend to be somewhat higher than in Layton Park and Polonia.
Milwaukee Public Schools serves Southgate families. Casimir Pulaski High School is in the neighborhood and features Wisconsin's largest high school automotive program and a Project Lead The Way pre-engineering track.
Southgate's restaurants range from longtime Milwaukee institutions to casual neighborhood favorites, with even more choices just beyond the neighborhood's borders. You can grab a bite at these spots:
Southgate Playfield was completely renovated in 2020, transforming nearly two acres of asphalt into open green space. The updated grounds include a splash pad, walking loop, basketball hoops and a natural turf field. Along the nearby Kinnickinnic River Parkway is the KK Sports Center: a 20-acre athletic complex with lit softball and baseball fields.
South 27th Street runs through Southgate and connects to Interstate 94, which leads to downtown Milwaukee, about 5 miles away. West Forest Home Avenue and West Loomis Road provide additional routes for local and regional travel. The Milwaukee County Transit System operates multiple bus routes through the area, with stops on Oklahoma and Ohio avenues.
Neighboring communities host a range of events throughout the year. Here are some popular ones:
Kristel Sikora
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
(262) 947-4510
210 Total Sales
1 in Southgate
$241,000 Price
Annie Jurczyk
Keller Williams Milwaukee North Shore
(414) 509-0589
93 Total Sales
1 in Southgate
$220,000 Price
LeAnn Fowler
First Weber Inc- Greenfield
(414) 842-4938
59 Total Sales
1 in Southgate
$285,000 Price
Tiffany Drahonovsky
Coldwell Banker Realty
(414) 877-8015
92 Total Sales
1 in Southgate
$300,000 Price
Rachel Greer
First Weber Inc -NPW
(262) 600-3732
36 Total Sales
1 in Southgate
$167,000 Price
Yuliana Guerrero
eXp Realty
(331) 321-4774
99 Total Sales
2 in Southgate
$180K - $198K Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southgate | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Southgate, Milwaukee sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Southgate, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $250,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$249,900
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Median Sale Price
$250,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$255,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$255,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
15
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$235
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Number of Homes
473
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Number of Homes for Sale
3
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Median Year Built
1947
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Months of Supply
2.40
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,109
Significantly below the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,003
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,150
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Total Population
2,368
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Median Age
35
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Population Density
8 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
29.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
11.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$49,820
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$58,134
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High School Graduates
81.3%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
20.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
8.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
63.7%
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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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Bikeability
Walkability
Transit
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A south side neighborhood full of lower cost homes, green spaces and history.
A culturally rich neighborhood with Latin American restaurants and events.
Postwar Cape Cods with modern updates near parks, shops and transit
Residential calm near campus greens, parks and metro connections
Park trails, markets and easy transit on Milwaukee’s South Side
Walkable, historic neighborhood near Milwaukee's Basilica of Saint Josaphat
