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President Heights

President Heights

Urban Pioneer Neighborhood in West Allis, Wisconsin

Milwaukee County 53227
$285,555 Average Value
$206 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

President Heights has a residential half and a commercial half

In President Heights, tree-lined suburban streets on the east juxtapose busy shopping centers and main roads on the west. The two halves, separated by a main interstate, create a residential and commercial balance with short drives to nearby schools, parks, shopping and employers. Because of its prime location, demand is high, and houses sell in less than three weeks from listing with a median price of $280,000. "Many residents have lived in the area their whole lives," says West Allis Mayor Dan Devine. "People even buy the houses they and their parents grew up in."
President Heights is half residential and half commercial.
President Heights is half residential and half commercial.
President Heights is a peaceful and walkable neighborhood in West Allis.
President Heights is a peaceful and walkable neighborhood in West Allis.
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Homes from the middle of the 20th century on tree-lined streets

Built between the 1950s and 1970s, houses in President Heights have Cape Cod, bungalow and ranch-style designs. Narrow driveways lead to detached garages and small backyards where neighbors gather. "People here have a community mindset," Devine says. "That's how the city keeps its small-town feel." The smaller homes are priced from $180,000 to $300,000, while less common bi-levels and split-levels with attached garages reach up to $360,000. Throughout the neighborhood's residential half, tall trees line the patches of grass dividing roads and sidewalks. In spring and summer, some streets are entirely covered by overhead trees, providing shade for those riding their bikes and walking around.
A row of Tudor-style homes show off their beautiful front lawns in President Heights.
A row of Tudor-style homes show off their beautiful front lawns in President Heights.
President Heights is a sought-after neighborhood in West Allis, WI.
President Heights is a sought-after neighborhood in West Allis, WI.
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City amenities and Interstate 41 add mobility and shorten commutes

Interstate 41 is the highway intersecting West Allis, and on- and off-ramps are in President Heights. Downtown Milwaukee is 9 miles northeast via interstates 41 and 94, and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 11 miles southeast via interstates 41 and 43. West National Avenue is another busy thoroughfare of the city that passes through the neighborhood. The wide street with bike lanes, bus stops and crosswalks continues to Lake Michigan. Those without cars can rely on the city's amenities to get around. "We've got a very good grid system, it's very walkable, and we have good transit," Devine says. "We have public bikes and, very recently, Lime Scooters. All those things create the micromobility for people to get around to the different amenities." Aurora West Allis Medical Center is West Allis's main hospital and largest employer, just past the neighborhood's eastern boundary.

Highway 100 is the city's main shopping strip

West of Interstate 41 is the main shopping strip of West Allis along South 108th Street. Called Highway 100 by locals, the street has big-box stores, grocers, national chains and local shops. The commercial half of President Heights is home to the local Target, Piggly Wiggly and many car dealerships. One long-standing local restaurant in the neighborhood is Oscar's Frozen Custard. The area also has office buildings, a bank and medical specialist offices. Allis Bike & Fitness is along West National Avenue. The bicycle shop offers tune-ups, accessories and bikes for mountain biking, road biking and BMX.
President Heights has convenient chain stores for all you need and more.
President Heights has convenient chain stores for all you need and more.
Allis Bike and Fitness has been a President Heights fixture since 1951.
Allis Bike and Fitness has been a President Heights fixture since 1951.
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Schools are a short drive or walk away

Depending on where they live, children attend Irving Elementary School or Mitchell Elementary School, rated a C-plus and B-minus on Niche. The schools are equidistant from President Heights and less than a mile from each home. Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate School is rated C and is just south of West Cleveland Avenue. The city recently modified the intersection of West Cleveland Avenue and South 96th Street to shorten crosswalks, slow traffic and improve stop sign visibility, making it easier for children walking to school to do so safely. Nathan Hale High School is rated B-minus.
Students in President Heights can attend General Mitchell Elementary School.
Students in President Heights can attend General Mitchell Elementary School.
Teenagers in President Heights can attend Nathan Hale High School.
Teenagers in President Heights can attend Nathan Hale High School.
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Exercising at nearby school fields or McCarty Park

There are no parks directly in the neighborhood, but after hours and on weekends, residents use the fields and playgrounds behind the local schools. McCarty Park is east on West Cleveland Avenue and has a public pool, baseball and softball diamonds, walking trails and a fishing pond. A section of The Oak Leaf Trail — a paved, multi-use recreational trail spanning more than 100 miles — goes through the park.
Take a bike ride in on the Oak Leaf Trail  near President Heights.
Take a bike ride in on the Oak Leaf Trail near President Heights.
President Heights residents can get their exercise in McCarty Park.
President Heights residents can get their exercise in McCarty Park.
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Schools

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Transit

Airport

General Mitchell International

18 min drive

Bus

National & Cleveland

Bus

National & S99

Bus

National & Lincoln

Bus

National & S102

Bus

National & S97

Bus

S92 & Hayes

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime President Heights US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

President Heights Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$679,925
Median Sale Price
$508,352
Median Single Family Sale Price
$478,612
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
16%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$206

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
140
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
2.00

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 Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,157
Median Age
41
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$63,258
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,505

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.9%
College Graduates
19.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
45''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

40 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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