Why Live in Copernicus Park
Copernicus Park, a suburb of Milwaukee, offers a casual and unpretentious lifestyle with a variety of local amenities. Residents can walk to several dining options along South 27th Street, including Benny’s Café, Gyro27, and Pho Viet, as well as a McDonald’s and the Holy Land International Market. The neighborhood features a mix of housing styles, including 1930s bungalows, 1970s split levels, and ranch-style houses from the 1960s and 70s, along with the Parnell Woods Condominiums. The area is known for its old-growth deciduous trees and well-kept properties. Copernicus Park students attend Victory K-8 & Milwaukee Italian Immersion School and Ronald Wilson Reagan College Preparatory High School, the latter offering an International Baccalaureate program and earning high ratings. Copernicus Park is home to a 20-acre park with walking trails, playfields, and a basketball court, and is close to Wilson Premier Youth Baseball fields. The neighborhood is conveniently located less than 2.5 miles from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and 9 miles from Downtown Milwaukee via Interstate 41. For sports fans, American Family Field and Fiserv Forum are within a 10-½ mile drive, offering year-round professional sports events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Copernicus Park a good place to live?
Copernicus Park is a good place to live. Copernicus Park is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Copernicus Park is a suburban neighborhood. Copernicus Park has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.4 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $103,162 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 35.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Copernicus Park are home owners, with 9.4% of residents renting and 90.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Copernicus Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Copernicus Park neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Copernicus Park?
The median home price in Copernicus Park is $302,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $60,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,530 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $66K a year to afford the median home price in Copernicus Park. The average household income in Copernicus Park is $103K.
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Home Trends in Copernicus Park, WI
On average, homes in Copernicus Park, Milwaukee sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Copernicus Park, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $280,500, up 34% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$280,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$327,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$169,250
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$203
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median List Price
$302,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
34%