Why Live in Lincoln Creek
Lincoln Creek in Milwaukee features well-maintained sidewalks lined with maple and ash trees, connecting various parts of the neighborhood. The area is known for its Cape Cod homes with earth-toned brick, siding, and stone facades, as well as ranch-style houses on slender lots. Detached garages with back alley access provide private parking options. Dineen Park, located 2 miles south, is a 64-acre green space offering tennis courts, a soccer field, an 18-hole disc golf course, a playground, a baseball field, and a splash pad. A walking trail along the creek connects to Wahl Park. For dining, Uppa Yard serves traditional Jamaican dishes like ox tail and jerk chicken, while fast food and retail options are available less than a mile west at Midtown Center on Fond Du Lac Avenue. Sherman Park, less than 3 miles south, hosts annual events such as the Sherman Park Harvest Fest and the Sherman Park Summer Music Series. Lincoln Creek is 8 miles northwest of downtown Milwaukee, accessible via Highway 145, and serviced by the Milwaukee County Transit System with bus stops along Capitol Drive and Sherman Boulevard. The neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly with connecting sidewalks. Schools in the area include Clemens Elementary, Carson Academy, and Marshall High School, which offers a career technical education program focusing on STEAM subjects and a sign-language immersion program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lincoln Creek a good place to live?
Lincoln Creek is a good place to live. Lincoln Creek is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Lincoln Creek is a suburban neighborhood. Lincoln Creek has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.8 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $43,927 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 11.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Lincoln Creek are renters, with 57.3% of residents renting and 42.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Lincoln Creek can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Lincoln Creek neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Lincoln Creek?
The median home price in Lincoln Creek is $558,982. If you put a 20% down payment of $111,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,890 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $124K a year to afford the median home price in Lincoln Creek. The average household income in Lincoln Creek is $44K.
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Home Trends in Lincoln Creek, WI
On average, homes in Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $558,982.
Median Sale Price
$558,982
Median Single Family Sale Price
$575,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$449,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$999
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$558,982
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%