Whitewater, Wisconsin · ZIP 53190

Whitewater — ZIP 53190

Whitewater (53190) scores 50/100 — Fair 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 $372K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share35%

Property crime share65%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100

Avg math proficiency29%

Avg reading proficiency33%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100

Typical home value$372K

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

$372K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

709

Violent Crime

Property Crime

630

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Walworth 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
Washington Elementary	PK–05	312	42%	52%
Lakeview Elementary	PK–05	209	37%	27%
Lincoln Elementary	PK–05	358	27%	27%
JEDI Virtual K-12	PK–12	188	27%	37%
Whitewater Middle	06–08	394	24%	28%
Whitewater High	09–12	606	17%	27%
Whitewater 4K	PK–PK	14	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

20,461

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

47%

Median Age

23.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 53190 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 53190 has a school score of 55/100. 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 53190 is approximately $372K. 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 53190 in Whitewater has an overall NeighborScore of 50/100. 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.