West Milwaukee blends industry and history into a modern suburb
West Milwaukee is a small village in Milwaukee County that developed as a 20th-century industrial and railroad hub. It's still a place where residents can walk or take a bus from blocks of early 20th-century homes to local manufacturers, despite its transition into a convenient Milwaukee bedroom community. In West Milwaukee, you can enjoy small-town perks like walkable parks and events, as well as easy access to modern must-haves like Miller Park Way's suburban strip malls, Brewers games at American Family Field and Interstate 94.
A mining excavator at the Komatsu Mining Corp.
An aerial view of West Milwaukee's streets.
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Bungalows and multifamily properties built in the early 20th century
Dense blocks of single-family homes make up much of West Milwaukee, most of them built in the early 1900s. Buyers will find bungalows in various styles, alongside a handful of larger Colonial Revival homes. Multifamily properties are also common, ranging from duplexes to mid-sized complexes with several apartments. Sidewalks connect residential blocks, and residents have small yards with enough room for garden beds and a tree or two.
Single-family homes sell from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$300,000s. Multifamily properties can sell from the lower $100,000s to the lower $500,000s, depending on the condition and number of rentable units. Thanks to large apartment complexes and smaller investor-owned properties, most residents of West Milwaukee rent rather than own homes.
Bungalows line the streets in West Milwaukee.
A Cape Cod home in West Milwaukee.
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Nearby industrial hubs and easy access to I-94
Locals might work at several large employers in and around West Milwaukee, from its many manufacturing and commercial businesses to the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans' Administration Medical Center. You're also near the Menomonee Valley's industrial hubs and Interstate 94. Taking I-94, you have a roughly 5-mile drive to East Town. You can also catch Milwaukee County Transit System buses throughout the village. “It's a great, central location accessible to a lot of the other neighborhoods and areas in Milwaukee County,” says Realtor Chanell Royston of Sotheby's International Realty.
Attending West Allis-West Milwaukee schools
West Milwaukee is part of the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. Students attend Pershing Elementary School and West Milwaukee Intermediate School, which are both within walking distance, before advancing to West Allis Central High School. While at West Allis Central High, kids can earn technical college credit through partnerships with Milwaukee Area Technical College and other local institutions. Families can also look into out-of-district, private and charter schools through Wisconsin's statewide choice programs.
Kids go to Pershing Elementary School in West Milwaukee.
West Allis Central High School is close to home.
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West Milwaukee Park and other local recreation areas
Several small parks are scattered around the village, including West Milwaukee Park. It's the community's largest at around 20 acres and is home to four softball diamonds, a tennis court, playgrounds and dedicated pickleball courts. During summer, a wading pool gives kids a place to cool off. Smaller pocket parks like Centennial Park also break up West Milwaukee's blocks, giving locals a place to relax among flowers and mature trees. The Hank Aaron State Trail is just north of the village, connecting cyclists to nearby parks and the greater Oak Leaf Trail system.
Get outside at West Milwaukee Park.
Take a break at Centennial Park in West Milwaukee .
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Big-box chains and beloved eateries on Miller Park Way
Miller Park Way runs through West Milwaukee, lined by a busy collection of strip malls and big-box stores. Residents shop at several large national and local retailers, including Target, Menards, Pick 'n Save, Cermak Fresh Market and Walmart. “Every fast-casual chain that you're looking for is on the strip,” Royston says. There are also several beloved mom and pop restaurants in the area, including:
Mad Rooster Cafe, a breakfast and lunch spot known for its comfort food staples and farmhouse decor
4th Base Restaurant, a sports bar where you can order pub grub or upscale American surf and turf
Siam Thai, a small, casual restaurant popular for its pho
Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub, a neighborhood favorite for wings and Friday night fish fry dinners
Locals go to Mad Rooster Cafe in West Milwaukee.
4th Base Restaurant in West Milwaukee is a popular spot.
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Seasonal events from beer gardens to state fairs
West Milwaukee is within five minutes of some of the Milwaukee area's most popular cultural centers. Locals can walk or bike to Brewers games at American Family Field. The carnivals, cultural events and conventions of Wisconsin State Fair Park are a few miles away in West Allis. The village holds smaller community events of its own, including West Milwaukee Beer Gardens, a series of summer gatherings where locals meet up to enjoy live music, food truck fare and family-friendly entertainment.
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