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East Allis

East Allis

$238,787 Average Value
$203 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

Plenty of potential in East Allis

East Allis is one of the few neighborhoods still reflecting the area's industrial legacy. Warehouses, manufacturing centers and office buildings make up much of the neighborhood, keeping job opportunities high and property taxes low. East Allis offers a short commute to work and a short drive or walk to shopping centers, expanding parks and diverse restaurants. Though filled with older buildings, the neighborhood sees new projects and plenty of new people. "There are still a lot of vacant buildings around Burnham Street, too. So, there is plenty of business potential," says Suzanne Singh, neighborhood services specialist for the City of West Allis.
GE Healthcare Technologiesis close by East Allis, as well as many other industries.
GE Healthcare Technologiesis close by East Allis, as well as many other industries.
Kegel's Inn is one of Milwaukee's gems and located in East Allis, serving traditional German Austrian cuisine.
Kegel's Inn is one of Milwaukee's gems and located in East Allis, serving traditional German Austrian cuisine.
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Working for the city comes with a pay bump

West Allis once boomed with growth thanks to Allis-Chalmers, a manufacturer of farm equipment, engines and heavy machinery. The factory closed in the late 1990s, and job opportunities became scarce in the city. However, jobs in the East Allis neighborhood are still plentiful, with large companies in the industrial sectors of both the northern and southern halves (some even in the old Allis-Chalmers buildings). The West Allis Department of Public Works is in the neighborhood and offers a special incentive to some employees. "If you work for the city and live in the city, you get a pay bump," says Alderman Ray Turner of District 1. "So those working for the DPW, police department and fire department make more working there than people from outside of the city would. It motivates people to work in their community."
The Pleasant Valley neighborhood is one of many with in the City of West Allis.
The Pleasant Valley neighborhood is one of many with in the City of West Allis.
East Allis has a large industrial past, which still employs many in the area.
East Allis has a large industrial past, which still employs many in the area.
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Less expensive homes than in Milwaukee County

Houses across East Allis are similar in size and style, with bungalows, Cape Cods and Tudor-style homes selling between $120,000 and $365,000. Prices vary slightly, with homes south of Mitchell Street fetching a higher price than those north of Greenfield Avenue. Yards are small and narrow, usually with just enough space for small seating areas and detached garages accessible by back alleyways. Multi-family houses are also available, with duplexes selling as low as $120,000 and four-unit buildings topping out at $330,000. The median price in East Allis is $240,000 – well below both the national and Milwaukee County Metro medians. "The area also has a good balance of residential and industrial areas, which helps the property tax base," says Mandi Miller, Realtor with Re/Max Forward. Prices are up from the previous year, and houses last an average of two weeks after listing.
Bungalows are the dominate style of homes found with in East Allis.
Bungalows are the dominate style of homes found with in East Allis.
Cape Cod style homes are found in the East Allis neighborhood.
Cape Cod style homes are found in the East Allis neighborhood.
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A growing collection of Latin restaurants

Locally owned restaurants are along the neighborhood's main streets, including Kegel's Inn, a century-old German restaurant in a historic building that was a speakeasy in the 1920s. Latin cuisine is common in East Allis, with five Latino-owned establishments on Burnham Street alone. "They've added to the city's culinary diversity," says Mayor Dan Devine. The restaurants reflect the city's growing Hispanic population, which "nearly doubled from the 2010 census to the 2020 census," Devine says. "There is even more diversity in West Allis now, especially in the east side."

The West Allis Towne Center shopping plaza is in the neighborhood, and familiar stores include Hobby Lobby, Burlington, Ross and Five Below. Pick 'n Save and the West Allis Farmers' Market are in the Liberty Heights Park neighborhood.
Taqueria Buenavista in East Allis is one of the many mexican restaurants in the area.
Taqueria Buenavista in East Allis is one of the many mexican restaurants in the area.
Stop at JC King’s Tortas in East Allis for the best Tortas in Milwaukee.
Stop at JC King’s Tortas in East Allis for the best Tortas in Milwaukee.
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Safety improvements for the Six Points intersection

Busy roads cut through the neighborhood, including National Avenue, Burnham Street, Beloit Road and West Lincoln Avenue. Beloit Road and Burnham Street meet at the cross of South 58th Street, creating what locals call Six Points. "The intersection is not the safest, but the city's engineering department is coming in 2027 to fix the area and improve car and pedestrian safety," Singh says. Milwaukee County Transit Systems buses have many stops in East Allis, and the neighborhood is 6 miles from downtown Milwaukee. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 10 miles southeast, and Aurora West Allis Medical Center is 2 miles west.
Busses run on most major streets in East Allis.
Busses run on most major streets in East Allis.
Beloit Road runs through East Allis and helps residents travel to downtown Milwaukee.
Beloit Road runs through East Allis and helps residents travel to downtown Milwaukee.
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School district referendum to bring $70 million in updates and repairs

Neighborhood students may attend one of three elementary schools: Horace Mann Elementary and Pershing Elementary, rated C by Niche, and Jefferson Elementary, rated C-plus. Children continue learning at West Milwaukee Intermediate School, rated C, followed by C-plus-rated Central High School. By popular vote in November 2024, a $70 million capital referendum was passed for improvements across all West Allis-West Milwaukee schools – the district's first capital referendum passed in over 20 years.
Central High School has a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1 and is one of the schools available to East Allis students.
Central High School has a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1 and is one of the schools available to East Allis students.
Horace Mann Elementary School is a PK-5 school near East Allis.
Horace Mann Elementary School is a PK-5 school near East Allis.
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New projects and activities at Liberty Heights Park

West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation Center is in the neighborhood's southwestern corner and is a significant community destination where residents of the two cities gather. The gymnasium and elevated track are available for sports leagues and open gym, and the Maker's Space is the newest addition to the building. Liberty Heights Park is in the neighborhood that divides East Allis and is a short drive from every residency. In addition to sports courts and a baseball diamond, the park is getting a new pavilion with a Wi-Fi connection and an acrylic rink for year-round skating.
The West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation Center is in East Allis, and has indoor and outdoor activities.
The West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation Center is in East Allis, and has indoor and outdoor activities.
Liberty Heights Park near East Allis, is getting a new park pavillion and acrylic skating rink.
Liberty Heights Park near East Allis, is getting a new park pavillion and acrylic skating rink.
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Transit

Airport

General Mitchell International

19 min drive

Bus

Burnham & Beloit

Bus

Lincoln & S66

Bus

S60 & Burnham

Bus

Lincoln & S60

Bus

Lincoln & S55

Bus

Burnham & S56

Bus

Greenfield & S70

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime East Allis US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

East Allis Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$391,700
Median Sale Price
$339,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$339,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$265,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$640,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$203

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
561
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
2008
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,289
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,352
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,281

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
8,798
Median Age
39
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$64,822
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,035

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.6%
College Graduates
23.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
49''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

46 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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