Located on Milwaukee ’s South Side, Wilson Park offers a laid-back residential feel with easy access to everyday conveniences. The neighborhood is known for its tree-lined streets, mix of midcentury and traditional homes and the 76-acre park that shares its name. Buyers also like being close to schools, major highways and plenty of shopping and dining options.
Wilson Park is filled with postwar Cape Cods and ranch-style homes built primarily in the 1950s. While they generally maintain their midcentury charm, many have been updated with new roofs, replaced HVAC systems and modern kitchens. The median sale price is in the low $300,000s, with homes mostly ranging from the lower $200,000s to the lower $300,000s. This tends to make the area more expensive than nearby neighborhoods like Morgandale and Southpoint, but generally on par with Castle Manor and Mitchell West.
“It has the traditional, old-fashioned, working-class, South Side of Milwaukee culture, which still exists, which is wonderful,” says Jeff Majdoch, co-owner of local business Big Putts Mini Golf. “It’s a lot of good, hardworking people that like to put in an honest day’s work but also like to have an honest night of fun.”
Wilson Park is part of Milwaukee Public Schools, a school-choice district that lets families apply to schools throughout the city. In the neighborhood, Lowell International Elementary School is an authorized IB Primary Years Programme World School. Saint Roman Parish School, a private Catholic school, is also located within Wilson Park’s boundaries.
Wilson Park revolves around its namesake park, a roughly 76-acre green space with a paved path that loops around the largest pond in the Milwaukee County Parks system. The pond is a popular spot for fishing, while baseball diamonds and open fields offer plenty of space for picnics and casual games. Across the street, the Wilson Recreation Center features tennis courts, sand volleyball and an outdoor swimming pool. The indoor Wilson Ice Arena hosts public skating sessions throughout the year and offers rink rentals for hockey teams.
Locals head to the busy South 27th Street corridor for everyday shopping, where they can visit grocery stores and big-box retailers just a few minutes from the neighborhood. Southridge Mall in nearby Greenfield is also a popular destination for clothing, gifts, and national retailers, making it one of the area's biggest shopping hubs. A favorite local business is Big Putts, home to 18 unique putting greens and various vehicular memorabilia. “We love wheels, anything to do with wheels,” Majdoch says. “Motorcycling, cars, scooters, you name it — if it rolls, we’ll probably play with it.”
When it comes to eating out, Wilson Park keeps things local with even more options nearby. From Mexican comfort food to waterfront dining, there's a wide variety of places to check out:
Interstates 41 and 43 run along the neighborhood's borders, making it easy to reach downtown Milwaukee, which is less than 10 miles away. South 27th Street serves as one of the area's main commercial and travel corridors. Several Milwaukee County Transit System bus routes also serve the neighborhood, with stops along Plainfield and Bolivar avenues.
Patricia Quesnell
Shorewest Realtors - South Metro
(262) 592-8966
82 Total Sales
1 in Wilson Park
$269,000 Price
Mary Rastas
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
(414) 310-6826
103 Total Sales
1 in Wilson Park
$230,000 Price
LeAnn Fowler
First Weber Inc- Greenfield
(414) 842-4938
59 Total Sales
1 in Wilson Park
$256,000 Price
The Blend Group
Coldwell Banker Realty
(262) 684-1494
205 Total Sales
1 in Wilson Park
$435,000 Price
Cierra Burmeister
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
(262) 205-5771
135 Total Sales
1 in Wilson Park
$195,000 Price
Santa Calderon Ramirez
Cherry Home Realty, LLC
(414) 420-9574
86 Total Sales
1 in Wilson Park
$226,500 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wilson Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Wilson Park, Milwaukee sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Wilson Park, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $305,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$299,900
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Median Sale Price
$305,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$305,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$103,750
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Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
17
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$189
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Number of Homes
607
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Number of Homes for Sale
0
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Median Year Built
1958
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Months of Supply
0.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,186
Significantly below the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,131
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,070
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
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Number of Homes for Rent
2
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Median Rent
$1,600
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,000
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Median Condo Rent
$1,200
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Median 1 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,200
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Total Population
2,920
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Median Age
40
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Population Density
5 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
21.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$38,378
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$56,534
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High School Graduates
82.5%
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College Graduates
16.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
2.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
59%
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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
50''
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Bikeability
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Suburban living close to I41, I-43 and one of Milwaukee's best high schools.
Postwar Cape Cods with modern updates near parks, shops and transit
Garden District area near highly rated schools, 27th Street shopping and I-41.
Airport-adjacent community with two private schools and direct interstate access
A dense suburban neighborhood in the heart of Milwaukee’s Garden District
Diverse area with international businesses and classic homes