Milwaukee, Wisconsin · ZIP 53210

Milwaukee — ZIP 53210

Milwaukee (53210) scores 34/100 — 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 $173K.

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 index45/100

Avg math proficiency15%

Avg reading proficiency15%

Schools nearby8

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index75/100

Typical home value$173K

Median rent$1,260/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

$173K

Median Rent

$1,260/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
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus	PK–08	486	33%	28%
Milwaukee French Immersion	PK–05	426	27%	32%
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street	PK–08	474	21%	19%
WHS Information Technology	09–12	402	5%	5%
Clarke Street Elementary	PK–08	167	3%	3%
Sherman Elementary	PK–08	147	3%	3%
Milwaukee Math and Science Academy	PK–08	241	Not reported	Not reported
Next Door Charter	PK–PK	120	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

24,605

Median Income

$48K

Homeownership

40%

Median Age

32.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 53210 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 53210 has a school score of 45/100. 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 53210 is approximately $173K. 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 53210 in Milwaukee has an overall NeighborScore of 34/100. 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.