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Milwaukee, Wisconsin · ZIP 53218

Milwaukee — ZIP 53218

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Milwaukee (53218) 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 $173K.

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 index39/100
Avg math proficiency6%
Avg reading proficiency7%
Schools nearby12

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index77/100
Typical home value$173K
Median rent$1,399/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

$1,399/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
Kilbourn ElementaryPK–05218
17%
8%
Milwaukee Scholars Charter SchoolPK–08696
14%
14%
Hampton ElementaryPK–05194
12%
8%
Rocketship Transformation PrepPK–05313
8%
12%
Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus06–12526
6%
11%
Grantosa Drive ElementaryPK–08506
3%
4%
James Madison Academic Campus09–12468
3%
3%
Kluge ElementaryPK–05301
3%
3%
Browning ElementaryPK–05279
3%
3%
Craig Montessori SchoolPK–08220
3%
12%
Congress ElementaryPK–08607
2%
5%
Lancaster ElementaryPK–08316
1%
1%

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.

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Demographics

Population

40,581

Median Income

$46K

Homeownership

43%

Median Age

30.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 53218 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 53218 has a school score of 39/100. 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 53218 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 53218 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.