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South Milwaukee, WI

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Population
20,191
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
666 ft
Median Home Value
$235,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,427
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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South Milwaukee in context.

OverallBest places in WisconsinPopulation rankingHighest population places in WisconsinNearest larger communityOak Creek, Wisconsin3.0 miles away · 38,296 residents.

About South Milwaukee

South Milwaukee is a Lake Michigan city in Milwaukee County, laid out in 1891 by the South Milwaukee Company as a planned industrial community. Its economy was long tied to Bucyrus-Erie and Bucyrus International, known for giant shovels and mining equipment. Grant Park, part of the Milwaukee County Parks system, gives the city one of its best natural assets, with lakefront woods, trails, and beach access. South Milwaukee feels working-class, historic, and unusually green along the county's southern shoreline.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Heat ImpactA+97.3rating

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