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Milwaukee, Wisconsin · ZIP 53204

Milwaukee — ZIP 53204

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Milwaukee (53204) scores 32/100 — Below Average for Milwaukee. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $167K.

32OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share32%
Property crime share68%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index40/100
Avg math proficiency8%
Avg reading proficiency9%
Schools nearby13

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index73/100
Typical home value$167K
Median rent$1,458/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Jun 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$167K

Median Rent

$1,458/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

32,345

Violent Crime

8,946

Property Crime

23,399

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
United Community Center Acosta Middle School06–08188
24%
22%
Vieau ElementaryPK–08713
14%
18%
Forest Home ElementaryPK–05559
12%
10%
Rogers Street AcademyPK–08570
9%
8%
Hayes Bilingual SchoolPK–08670
8%
11%
Mitchell ElementaryPK–08597
6%
5%
Longfellow ElementaryPK–08773
5%
10%
La Causa Charter SchoolPK–08558
3%
4%
Allen-Field ElementaryPK–05451
3%
3%
Bradley Technology High09–121,048
3%
8%
South Division High09–12923
3%
3%
Kagel ElementaryPK–08292
3%
3%
Bruce GuadalupePK–081,364Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

40,008

Median Income

$46K

Homeownership

26%

Median Age

29.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 53204 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 53204 has a school score of 40/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 53204 is approximately $167K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 53204 in Milwaukee has an overall NeighborScore of 32/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.