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Milwaukee, Wisconsin · ZIP 53225

Milwaukee — ZIP 53225

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Milwaukee (53225) 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. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $244K.

34OUT 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 index44/100
Avg math proficiency13%
Avg reading proficiency16%
Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100
Typical home value$244K
Median rent$1,199/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

$244K

Median Rent

$1,199/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
Madison ElementaryPK–05257
32%
32%
HAPA-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12PK–121,974
28%
37%
Engleburg ElementaryPK–05286
17%
12%
Parkview ElementaryPK–05335
8%
12%
Bryant ElementaryPK–05212
3%
3%
Emerson ElementaryPK–05187
3%
8%
River Trail School of Agricultural SciencePK–08406
2%
8%

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

25,277

Median Income

$57K

Homeownership

40%

Median Age

32.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 53225 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 53225 has a school score of 44/100. 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 53225 is approximately $244K. 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 53225 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.