Living in Milwaukee, WI

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2020-12-30

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Info Snack

Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

594,548

Unemployment

6.8%

Poverty

25.4%

Median Home

$122,100

Median Income

$41,838

Median Rent

$858

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Milwaukee SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Milwaukee, WI Crime Report

22,971
Total Crimes

3,887.3
Total Crimes / 100k People

56.96%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Milwaukee / 100k People	Wisconsin / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	22,971	3,887.3	1,764.6	2,476.7

Violent Crime	7,874	1,332.5	293.2	366.7
Murder	97	16.4	3.0	5.0
Robbery	1,911	323.4	51.4	81.6
Aggravated Assault	5,439	920.4	200.0	250.2
Property Crime	15,097	2,554.8	1,471.4	2,109.9
Burglary	3,594	608.2	217.6	340.5
Larceny	8,053	1,362.8	1,127.0	1,549.5
Car Theft	3,450	583.8	126.8	219.9

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Milwaukee, WI Cost Of Living

88
Milwaukee's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Milwaukee	Wisconsin	National Average
Overall	88	96	100

Services	93	98	100
Groceries	93	97	100
Health	114	113	100
Housing	69	88	100
Transportation	102	100	100
Utilities	94	97	100

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Milwaukee, WI Photos

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Former Brewery Pabst Brewing Company In Milwaukee Wisconsin

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Rough Waters Lake Michigan With Milwaukee At Horizon

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Rankings for Milwaukee in Wisconsin

Ranks #33 in Worst Places To Live In Wisconsin

Ranks #66 in Most Dangerous Cities In Wisconsin

Ranks #88 in Cheapest Places To Live In Wisconsin

Map Of Milwaukee, WI

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Population over time in Milwaukee

Year	Population	% Change
2019	594,548	-0.4%
2018	596,886	-0.4%
2017	599,086	0.1%
2016	598,672	-0.1%
2015	599,498	0.2%
2014	598,078	0.3%
2013	596,459	0.4%
2012	594,328	0.4%
2011	591,957	0.4%
2010	589,697	-

Race / Ethnicity in Milwaukee

White

35.1% (208,521)

African American

38.3% (227,829)

American Indian

0.5% (2,763)

Asian

4.2% (25,181)

Hawaiian

0.0% (179)

Other

0.2% (977)

Two Or More

2.7% (16,281)

Hispanic

19.0% (112,817)

Race	Milwaukee	WI	USA
White	35.1%	81.3%	60.7%
African American	38.3%	6.3%	12.3%
American Indian	0.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Asian	4.2%	2.8%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%
Two Or More	2.7%	1.9%	2.4%
Hispanic	19.0%	6.8%	18.0%

Gender in Milwaukee

Female

51.9% (308,467)

Male

48.1% (286,081)

Gender	Milwaukee	WI	USA
Female	51.9%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	48.1%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Milwaukee for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

7.0% (41,618)

9-12th Grade

10.0% (59,454)

High School / GED

30.0% (178,364)

Some College

22.0% (130,800)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (41,618)

Bachelor's Degree

16.0% (95,127)

Master's Degree

6.0% (35,672)

Professional Degree

1.0% (5,945)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (5,945)

Education	Milwaukee	WI	USA
< 9th Grade	7.0%	2.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	10.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	30.0%	31.0%	27.0%
Some College	22.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	11.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	16.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Less than $10,000

10.0% (5,963,929)

$10,000 to $14,999

7.8% (4,641,425)

$15,000 to $24,999

13.1% (7,768,354)

$25,000 to $34,999

11.7% (6,936,298)

$35,000 to $49,999

15.1% (8,991,890)

$50,000 to $74,999

17.2% (10,240,491)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.6% (6,326,985)

$100,000 to $149,999

9.6% (5,736,535)

$150,000 to $199,999

2.9% (1,717,084)

$200,000 or more

1.9% (1,131,802)

Income	Milwaukee	WI	USA
Less than $10,000	10.0%	4.7%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	7.8%	4.3%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	13.1%	9.0%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.7%	9.4%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	15.1%	13.3%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	17.2%	18.8%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.6%	14.2%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	9.6%	15.8%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.9%	5.7%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	1.9%	4.9%	7.7%