Milwaukee, Wisconsin · ZIP 53205

Milwaukee — ZIP 53205

Milwaukee (53205) 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. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $158K.

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 proficiency7%

Avg reading proficiency9%

Schools nearby9

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index86/100

Typical home value$158K

Median rent$1,536/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: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$158K

Median Rent

$1,536/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 8 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
Milwaukee College Preparatory School: Lola Rowe North Campus	PK–08	496	18%	20%
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street	PK–08	492	17%	26%
Alliance School of Milwaukee	09–12	141	10%	10%
Elm Creative Arts Elementary	PK–05	335	3%	3%
Starms Discovery	01–08	268	3%	3%
Brown Street Academy	PK–05	245	3%	3%
Siefert Elementary	PK–05	174	3%	3%
Roosevelt Middle	06–08	270	1%	3%
Starms Early Childhood	PK–KG	205	Not reported	Not 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

9,091

Median Income

$32K

Homeownership

27%

Median Age

27.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 53205 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 53205 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 53205 is approximately $158K. 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 53205 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.