South Milwaukee, WI Real Estate

South Milwaukee

South Milwaukee welcomes you! Our community of 21,000 people is located (logically) just south of the city of Milwaukee. But it has unique attractions and history, which make it a great place to live, work and enjoy.

South Milwaukee is bordered by Lake Michigan on the east, Nichols Avenue on the west, Forest Hill Avenue on the south, and College Avenue on the north. It is surrounded on three sides by the city of Oak Creek; its neighbor to the north is the city of Milwaukee. So South Milwaukee, although a complete and separate city, is conveniently located and within driving distance to the many attractions of Milwaukee. Yet it retains a suburban feel and has its own history. In addition it is only one hour from Chicago and all that city has to offer.

Homes and Businesses For Sale in South Milwaukee

You will find beautiful homes for sale in South Milwaukee. Spacious bi-level and ranch homes in which to raise a family are located near Rawson and Grant parks on Elm, Spruce, Aspen, Sycamore and Hickory Streets, among others. Most have at least two bathrooms and these homes for sale have plenty of living space for families and individuals. Think large backyards for entertaining and areas to run and play; family rooms; large basements; and enough bedrooms so everyone can have their own spaces. Some of the homes in the area are smaller – remnants of the time when the working class had to have homes that were affordable and close to places of employment. You can purchase one of these South Milwaukee homes for sale now for a reasonable price and become a home owner.

Beautiful modern condos for sale in South Milwaukee will diminish your outside maintenance to almost nothing. No more shoveling snow, no more lawn mowing, no more raking leaves. More of your time is your own. Imagine waking up in your own condominium near Lake Michigan, watching the sun rise and greeting the day. A condominium for sale in South Milwaukee can help make it happen.

Business and commercial property for sale in South Milwaukee will meet your needs, whether retail, industrial or office. Retail business properties, older and new, have great success because of the voluminous traffic in the commercial areas of South Milwaukee. Need office space? Properties for sale in South Milwaukee can be configured exactly to meet your needs for individual offices, work cubicles and meeting rooms. Industrial properties for sale include warehouse, manufacturing and distribution buildings.

Things to Do and See in South Milwaukee

In addition to being only 15 miles from Milwaukee with its theatres, restaurants, fairs and entertainment complexes, South Milwaukee offers visitors and residents hometown-flavored activities to enjoy. There’s Lionfest and the Heritage Days parade in July, Library Wine Tasting in September and an Old Fashioned Christmas celebration in December. Also check out the American Legion Post’s dances, a card social put on by Divine Mercy Holy Name Society, and “The Original” HOBO Dinner, Bake, Craft and Silent Auction.

For delicious food and a great dining experience try Paisanos or Barbieres Italian Restaurant, San Fong for Chinese food, or the Sunrise Restaurant for traditional American food.

Businesses and employers in South Milwaukee include Luetzow Industries, which makes plastic sleeves and covers for anything from garments to dental chairs; Master Lock, which manufactures padlocks and other types of security locking devices; and American Acrylics, a company that makes indoor advertising and lighted displays.

Education

The South Milwaukee School District is responsible for public education in the city and outskirts. This includes South Milwaukee High School and four elementary schools. Post secondary schools in the area include the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Marquette University, Alverno College, and Mount Mary University, among others.

South Milwaukee’s History

The vast area of which South Milwaukee is currently a part was known as the Northwest Territory in the 1800s. The Menomonee and Potawatomi tribes lived there because of the abundant wildlife, fertile soil and plentiful fishing. In 1838 the U.S. government made land available for sale for $1.25 an acre. This prompted early settlers like Elihu Higgins, Oliver Rawson and John Fowle to purchase large tracts for homes and farms. They traveled over the rugged trail that followed the shore of Lake Michigan from Fort Dearborn, now called Chicago. John Fowle established a sawmill in 1840, the first of many establishments to follow including a post office, a general store and the First Congregational church and school. By 1892, the population was over 500 people and the village was incorporated. After the American Civil War, farmers found they had more acreage than they could farm, so they began selling off parts of their farms. The new owners made plans for a community to rival rapidly expanding Chicago and Milwaukee. They platted the city and laid out lots for homes and businesses. Land that previously sold for $100 an acre now brought more than $1,000 per acre.

Other Interesting Information about South Milwaukee

Fast forward to the 1900s. A company called Bucyrus-Erie was founded in South Milwaukee to make earth moving equipment. In 2012, the Caterpillar Company bought the company, and today it continues to be one of South Milwaukee’s biggest employers.

From 1912 to 1930 the Yellowstone Trail ran through South Milwaukee. The Yellowstone Trail was the first transcontinental automobile route in the United States. At that time, during the pioneering days of automobile travel, there were no paved roads, road maps, or road signs. As a result of the Yellow Trail, businesses began to cater to some of the early automobile travelers that passed through. A filling station soon opened up, then hotels and restaurants. The city began paving streets and adding better lighting. Today some of the older buildings along the Yellowstone Trail route still house some of those original businesses.

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Schools
  District Type Enrollment # Student Teacher Ratio Test Score Rank
Blakewood Elementary School  (South Milwaukee) South Milwaukee School District Public 380 16 BLAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GreatSchools Rating
Divine Mercy School  (South Milwaukee) Archdiocese Of Milwaukee Catholic 177 11 DIVINE MERCY SCHOOL GreatSchools Rating
Lakeview Elementary School  (South Milwaukee) South Milwaukee School District Public 325 14 LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GreatSchools Rating
Luther Elementary School  (South Milwaukee) South Milwaukee School District Public 240 16 LUTHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GreatSchools Rating
Rawson Elementary School  (South Milwaukee) South Milwaukee School District Public 475 17 RAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GreatSchools Rating
South Milwaukee High School  (South Milwaukee) South Milwaukee School District Public 1088 17 SOUTH MILWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL GreatSchools Rating
South Milwaukee Middle School  (South Milwaukee) South Milwaukee School District Public 680 14 SOUTH MILWAUKEE MIDDLE SCHOOL GreatSchools Rating
Demographics

Population Demographics

  City County State
Total Population 21,159 941,714 5,852,878
Total Households 9,063 384,017 2,349,819
Total Families 5,446 220,895 1,516,725
Percent Male 49% 49% 50%
Percent Female 51% 51% 50%
White Collar Jobs 54% 62% 58%
Blue Collar Jobs 46% 38% 42%

Top Occupations

Professions Population Employed
Professional Services 918
Healthcare 904
Manufacturing 518
Maintenance 470
Food 461
Sales 355
Management 272
Education 271
Transportation 223
Social Services 166

Male Female Breakdown

Population Age

White vs Blue Collar Jobs

Top Professions

Work Transportation Method

Household Income

Education Attainment

  City County State
Some High School 956 53,479 224,571
High School Graduate 5,368 172,102 1,256,597
Some College 3,468 133,120 833,955
Associates Degree 1,645 47,432 410,260
Bachelors Degree 2,201 117,670 747,113
Graduate Degree 878 64,311 384,121

Education Attainment


Market Conditions
Market Conditions for South Milwaukee - February 2024 | Shorewest Realtors®
February 2024

Market Conditions for South Milwaukee

Median Sale Price Graph

Median Sale Price

The median sale price for homes in February was $269,900. The median sales price for homes in February rose by $8,900 compared to last month. This represents a 3.4% increase from January. Compared to the same month last year, the median price of homes rose by $29,900 representing a 12.45% year-over-year change.

The median sales price is the middle value of all sales occurring in the market during the past thirty days when you arrange these sales prices from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average as the median does not change as much as a result of a few unusually low or high sales prices.

Homes for Sale Graph

Homes for Sale

The inventory of homes for sale rose by 2 in February to 17. This represents 13.33% increase from January when 15 homes were on the market. Compared to the same month last year when there were 9 homes for sale, the inventory of homes for sale has risen by 8 representing a 88.88% year-over-year change.

Homes for sale represents the number of active listings on the market during the specified month as reported in the MLS system operating within the market area.

Homes Sold Graph

Homes Sold

The 7 homes sold in February was 1 more than in January. This represents a 16.66% increase in sales from January. Compared to the same month last year, the number of homes sold decreased by 1, a -12.5% year-over-year decrease.

Homes sold is the total count of properties in the market area that have had a closed sale during the specified month as reported in the MLS systems operating within the market area.

Average Days on Market Graph

Avg Days on Market

The average days on market for a home sold in February (8) decreased by 1 days compared to January. This represents a 11.11% decrease in days on market for homes in the market from the previous month. Compared to the same month last year, the days on market for homes sold decreased by 36, a -81.81% year-over-year change.

Average Days on Market is the time period between the date when a home is listed for sale in an MLS system and the date it is sold.

Sale/List Price Ratio

Sale/List Price Ratio

The Sale/List Price Ratio of 107.65% in February rose by 6.75% compared to January and increased 13.05% compared to the same period last year.

Sale/List Price Ratio is the sale price of a listing divided by the original list price expressed as a percentage. The Sale/List Price Ratio for the market is determined by adding the Sale/List Price Ratio for each listing sold in the market during the month and dividing by the number of listings sold during the month.

New Homes Graph

New Homes

The number of homes listed in February (12) fell by 7 compared to January, a 36.84% change. Compared to February 2023, the number of new listings increased by 2, a 20% year-over-year change.

Newly Listed Homes are the total count of homes that have been listed within the market area during the most recent month, as reported in the MLS system(s) operating in the market area.

Median List Price Graph

Median List Price

The median list price in February was $224,950. The median list price for homes in February fell by ($167,450) compared to last month. This represents a 42.67% decrease from January. Compared to the same month last year, the median list price of homes decreased ($55,000) representing a -19.64% year-over-year decrease.

The median list price is the middle value of all currently active listings as reported in the MLS systems in the market area when you arrange these list prices from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average as the median does not change as much as a result of the existence of a few unusually low or high list prices.