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A suburb within an industrial city
Drexel Highlands took root in the early 20th century around South Milwaukee's growing industrial economy, attracting German and English immigrants pursuing the American dream. The neighborhood, characterized by its quiet suburban streets and working-class spirit, formed around the desires of these people and the generations that followed them. South Milwaukee is still an industrial center, home to a Caterpillar manufacturing facility, one of the area's top employers, and Bucyrus-Erie mining equipment factory, which was acquired by Caterpillar in 2011.
Drexel Highlands is a great place to raise a family.
Many residents of Drexel Highlands work at Caterpillar.
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Homes developed between the 1920s and '60s
The neighborhood has a flat terrain with sidewalk-lined streets, so it's common to see people taking evening strolls. Some homes have paved driveways that access detached garages, and some backyards have patios, gardens and above-ground pools. Drexel Highlands is made up of 1920s American Craftsman styles, 1920s two-story wood-frame houses, 1940s bungalows and mid-century ranch styles that sell for between $190,000 and $310,000. "Since a lot of these homes are older, people like to move in and fix them up themselves," says Realtor Martin Larson, who sells property in South Milwaukee with Coldwell Banker Homesale Realty. A wastewater treatment facility is less than 2 miles east of the neighborhood. "The sewage treatment plant can cause a smell, depending on the wind," Larson says.
Sidewalks bring neighbors together in Drexel Highlands.
A cozy ranch-style home in Drexel Highlands is a great place to raise a family.
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The Seafood Shack and The Tap Room
Dining options line 32nd Division Memorial Highway on the neighborhood's east side. The Seafood Shack is popular for its fish platter specials and Monday happy hours that last from 4 to 10 p.m. There is also a McDonald's, a Dunkin', a Pick 'n Save and an Aldi. Six blocks north of Drexel Highlands, The Tap Room serves craft beer and plays sporting events on multiple flatscreen televisions. Just down the street, Wild Flour Bakery sells prepared artisan bread and pastries and has been in business for over 28 years.
The Tap Room in an institution in Drexel Highlands.
Have a delicious drink with your fresh fish at the Seafood Shack in Drexel Highlands.
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Grant Park and South Milwaukee Little League
Residents can access Oak Leaf Trail via Michigan Avenue, two blocks north of Drexel Highlands. The paved biking and walking trail crosses a bridge over Oak Creek and extends 135 miles, connecting South Milwaukee and Milwaukee. Three miles northeast of the neighborhood, Grant Park has soccer fields, playgrounds, an 18-hole golf course and a sandy beach overlooking Lake Michigan. Children spend summer afternoons hitting line drives and running bases at the South Milwaukee Little League fields, less than a mile east of the neighborhood.
Drexel Highlands residents love their South Milwaukee Little League.
Grant Park Golf Course is a public course near Drexel Highlands.
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Blakewood Elementary, South Milwaukee Middle and South Milwaukee High
Wisconsin has a school choice policy, so parents apply to send their kids to schools throughout the city. Children can walk to the C-plus Niche-rated Blakewood Elementary, less than half a mile south of the neighborhood. South Milwaukee Middle School is less than 2 miles north of Drexel Highlands and has a C Niche rating. South Milwaukee High School is also about 2 miles north of Drexel Highlands. It has a B-minus Niche rating and helps its students pursue apprenticeships in fields like nursing, construction and business.
Trees and green space surround Blakewood School in Drexel Highlands.
A modern glass hall beautifies the entrance at South Milwaukee High School
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The MARM Farm and the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center
Drexel Heights' local organizations keep the community strong. The MARM Farm is a nonprofit group based in the neighborhood that encourages locals and their children to pull weeds and plant flowers in public spaces throughout South Milwaukee. The members also grow crops in their backyards and sell their wares at local outdoor markets. Two miles north of the neighborhood, the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center hosts cover artists and plays like The Nutcracker. In addition, the venue hosts student productions put on by the local schools. Also, about 2 miles north of the neighborhood, the Bucyrus Museum tells the history of the local workers who built the steam shovels that dug the Panama Canal.
A modern glass hall beautifies the entrance at South Milwaukee High School
See if you can find all 7 bridges at Seven Bridges Trail near Drexel Highlands.
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Getting to Downtown Milwaukee
Downtown Milwaukee is 10 miles north of the neighborhood via South Pennsylvania Avenue and Wisconsin Highway 794. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 5 miles north via East Drexel Avenue and South Howell Avenue. There are bus stops along the 32nd Division Memorial Highway.
Hop on the bus from Drexel Highlands and be in downtown Milwaukee in 20 minutes.
Drexel Highlands is 20 minutes from beautiful, downtown Milwaukee.
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Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
13 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Drexel Highlands
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Drexel Highlands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Drexel Highlands, South Milwaukee sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Drexel Highlands, South Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $832,500, up 201% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,978
Median Age
43
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,059
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$93,848
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
24.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.1%
% Population in Labor Force
69.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
50''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31/ 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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