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Where neighbors look out for one another
Wedgewood residents love its verdant, winding streets, its network of secluded walkways away from traffic and the eponymous green space at its heart. But Milwaukee Alderman Mark Borkowski, a longtime resident of this Southwest Side neighborhood, says the feeling of community and safety keeps residents in Wedgewood for decades on end. "These people look out for one another," he says. "My neighbors know me more than I know about myself." The neighborhood is almost entirely residential, and because of a lack of through streets, the area has a quiet suburban feel while remaining close to Milwaukee for easy commuting.
Wedgewood is a close-knit community where you know your neighbors.
Even the birds say Wedgewood is a great place to live.
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Ranches and Cape Cods from post-World War II
Homebuyers can expect to find many homes erected during the post-World War II housing boom. Ranch-style houses make up the majority, some with smaller, more linear floor plans, while other larger builds include attached garages or carports. Small two-stories with vinyl and brick siding also feature heavily here, as do Cape Cods. Price tags range between the low $200,000s and the high $300,000s. Lower-cost homes tend to have less square footage and are less likely to have undergone recent renovations. Homes on the higher end usually have more land and a floor plan of 2,000 square feet or more. One oddity of this neighborhood lies in its sidewalks. "The sidewalks are behind the homes, and the front road is like an alley," Borkowski says. "In the spring and summer, it's beautiful with the trees and the foliage," he says. "People are always walking with strollers, walking their dogs or going for jogs."
A row of homes shine in the Wedgewood neighborhood.
A variety of homes can be found scattered throughout the Wedgewood neighborhood.
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Drop off every student in one location
Many students in the neighborhood have an easy walk to Milwaukee Public Schools in the neighboring Root Creek area. Honey Creek Elementary, Wedgewood International Middle School, and Hamilton High are all next door to each other, making drop-off and pick-up as simple as it gets. The schools are rated C-plus, C-minus and C by Niche.com, respectively. Wedgewood Park International is Wisconsin's first school to offer the IB Middle Years Programme, which specializes in subject areas from math and science to language and design.
Honey Creek Elementary School is a great option for Milwaukee Students.
Wedgewood Park International School sits just east of Wedgewood neighborhood.
Hamilton High School is a public high school in Wedgewood, right next door to Wedgewood Park International.
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All roads lead to a quaint park
All roads lead to Rome. Well, in Wedgewood, all those back-of-home sidewalks lead to Wedgewood Park, a 6-acre green space in the center of the neighborhood. Here, young children of families usually splash around in the wading pool on warmer days, and the playground and multi-use sports field are fun regardless of the weather. After school hours and on the weekends, many people utilize Hamilton Dell Park. The athletic fields behind Hamilton High feature a baseball diamond, a multi-use field for soccer or football and a quarter-mile track for walking or running.
There are so many parks within walking distance of the Wedgewood neighborhood.
All paths lead to Wedgewood Park, which sits in the center of the neighborhood.
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Highly rated Indian food eight next door
Two well-regarded restaurants near Wedgewood Park offer residents authentic international cuisine. Spicy aromas flood out of Antique Indian Restaurant, and its lunch buffet — featuring such South Asian staples as naan and chicken tikka masala — always leaves visitors feeling full. The long-running Tanino's Italian & American Restaurant serves comfort food classics and jumbo calzones, which have made a particular impression on the locals. Driving or taking the bus south on 76th St will bring shoppers to Southridge Mall. JCPenney and Macy's anchor the plaza, and those looking to buy groceries on the same shopping trip can head across the street to Walmart or drive north to Sendik's Food Market.
The Antique Indian Restaurant is located on the Southwest edge of the Wedgewood neighborhood.
The food and the hospitality at Antique Indian Restaurant in Wedgewood will keep you coming back.
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Walk for leisure, drive for work
Two major roads, Morgan Avenue and Howard Avenue, run adjacent to the neighborhood and offer easy access to the surrounding area's major attractions. With the interstate just a few minutes south, commuters can get to downtown Milwaukee in less than 20 minutes and to the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport in about the same time. Bus lines run around the neighborhood's perimeter, but the area is otherwise car-dependent.
Hop on the bus from Wedgewood and be in downtown Milwaukee in minutes.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wedgewood
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wedgewood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wedgewood, Milwaukee sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Wedgewood, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $328,500, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$325,950
Median Sale Price
$328,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$328,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$215
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
701
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,439
Significantly below the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,487
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,288
Median Age
41
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,536
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$93,896
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.6%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
33.2%
Advanced Degrees
11.5%
% Population in Labor Force
74.7%
Above the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
37''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
