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South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

city · Milwaukee County

At a glance

20,442
Population
$235,700
Median home value (all homes)
22% below U.S. median
$314,983
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,014/mo
Median rent
25% below U.S. median
$73,427
Median household income
7% below U.S. median
24.2 min
Average commute
94.6%
Homes with broadband
55.11%
Locations with fiber available
3.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing5% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost13% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates94%
College graduates29.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city South Milwaukee Economic Development
The City of South Milwaukee's Economic Development department promotes economic growth, supports local businesses, and connects them with resources to attract, retain, and grow the South Milwaukee economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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