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Oak Creek, Wisconsin · ZIP 53154

Oak Creek — ZIP 53154

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Oak Creek (53154) scores 44/100 — Below Average for Wisconsin. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $419K.

44OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share4%
Property crime share96%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Avg math proficiency46%
Avg reading proficiency47%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100
Typical home value$419K
Median rent$1,682/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

$419K

Median Rent

$1,682/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 19 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
Carollton ElementaryPK–05376
57%
52%
Meadowview ElementaryPK–05320
57%
57%
Deerfield ElementaryPK–05368
52%
47%
Edgewood ElementaryPK–05389
47%
47%
Cedar Hills ElementaryPK–05295
47%
47%
Oak Creek East Middle06–08935
44%
44%
Oak Creek West Middle06–08531
44%
50%
Shepard Hills ElementaryPK–05419
43%
44%
Forest Ridge ElementaryPK–05435
36%
40%
Oak Creek High09–122,220
33%
44%
Early Learning AcademyPK–PK266Not 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

36,473

Median Income

$97K

Homeownership

57%

Median Age

39.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 53154 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 53154 has a school score of 65/100. 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 53154 is approximately $419K. 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 53154 in Oak Creek has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. 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.