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Crime in Milwaukee summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Milwaukee. Key points include:
There were 23,154 total crimes in Milwaukee in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Milwaukee is 4,131.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Milwaukee is 1,430.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Milwaukee is 2,700.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Milwaukee is 94.96% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Milwaukee Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Milwaukee / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 23,154 | 4,131.6 | 1,432.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 8,019 | 1,430.9 | 278.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 134 | 23.9 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1,727 | 308.2 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5,776 | 1,030.7 | 200.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 15,135 | 2,700.7 | 1,154.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 2,175 | 388.1 | 117.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 7,034 | 1,255.1 | 875.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5,926 | 1,057.4 | 161.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Milwaukee summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Milwaukee. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in Milwaukee is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Milwaukee is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Milwaukee is $220,136.
The median income in Milwaukee is $54,234.
Milwaukee's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Milwaukee Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 77 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Milwaukee, WI Weather
The average high in Milwaukee is 56.5° and the average low is 39.6°.
There are 66.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.7 inches of precipitation each year with 44.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Milwaukee |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 66.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 44.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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5 Reviews & Comments About Milwaukee
Milwaukee is not bad at all. Especially the East Side is nice. Like I mean you've got the worlds largest music festival Bradford Beech and more. I live in Bayside btw.
Milwaukee has its ups and down, good spots and bad spots; however, overall, Milwaukee is a robust city with a lot to offer, and opportunities for quality experiences throughout.
Perhaps my favorite part is either the Lakefront area with the local Colectivo coffee shop or the historic Third Ward district.
My family lived in Milwaukee from 1965 to 1968, and then we moved back to Los Angeles, having moved to Milwaukee from California. Then we came back in 1972 and stayed until 1987, if you call that living. The awful smell of the city
Well, the library downtown was nice, and the history museum and art museum, and you could go and see the Brewers play. But from September to may, you get snow! And it's cold. And it's horribly humid and moldy, and there is never a nice, cool breeze. You always seem to be sweating and unable to breathe. And in the summer the mosquitoes eat you alive, so you cannot even enjoy sitting outside. There ARE a lot of parks, but there is also a tavern on each street corner. About a million decent people moved away when the factories were closed by the traitors at the top, and now the city is basically "Chicago, junior", destroyed by so-called "minorities" who commit all the crime, and are actually the majority.
Public Schools should all be closed, except for the Charter Schools.
Crime is rampant.
'Should change name to Killwaukee
Beer, Bar fights and Bullets.
The police here are a joke not enough officers in this city crime is out of hand in Milwaukee people drive crazy,run red lights, stop signs its a joke if you have a car better have full coverage on it. People are robbing people everywhere here. Its crazy if you call the police it might take 4 hrs to see tjem if they come at all.
The good things are out weighed by the bad here its so unlawful here the government needs to take a look at upgrading the law here and the roads here in Milwaukee are the worst in the country holes everywhere you need 4x4 to drive here
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Milwaukee Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Milwaukee
The current population in Milwaukee is 566,973. The population has decreased 3.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 566,973 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 569,756 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 573,299 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 578,198 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 592,649 | -0.3% |
| 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
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Milwaukee is:
31.7% White with 179,514 White residents.
37.9% African American with 214,848 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 1,972 American Indian residents.
5.0% Asian with 28,556 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 16 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 1,597 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 21,879 Two Or More residents.
20.9% Hispanic with 118,591 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Milwaukee | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31.7% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 37.9% | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.0% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 20.9% | 8.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Milwaukee
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Milwaukee is 51.6% female with 292,836 female residents.
Milwaukee is 48.4% male with 274,137 male residents.
| Gender | Milwaukee | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Milwaukee for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Milwaukee completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Milwaukee completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Milwaukee completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Milwaukee completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Milwaukee completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Milwaukee completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Milwaukee completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Milwaukee completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Milwaukee completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Milwaukee | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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7.8% of households in Milwaukee earn Less than $10,000.
6.2% of households in Milwaukee earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.0% of households in Milwaukee earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.0% of households in Milwaukee earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.4% of households in Milwaukee earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.0% of households in Milwaukee earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.4% of households in Milwaukee earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.3% of households in Milwaukee earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.4% of households in Milwaukee earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.4% of households in Milwaukee earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Milwaukee | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.8% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.0% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.3% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
