Buying Property in Milwaukee as a Foreigner
Federal & Wisconsin tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
Milwaukee aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Milwaukee, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcott ParkHood | $349,896 | — | 35 | 20 | 2 |
| AlvernoHood | $280,267 | 5.3% | 32 | 39 | 2 |
| AmaniHood | $105,160 | 11.1% | 32 | 27 | 2 |
| Arlington GardensHood | $284,316 | 6.7% | 39 | 34 | 2 |
| Arlington HeightsHood | $105,160 | 11.1% | 36 | 27 | 2 |
| Avenues WestHood | $204,939 | 7.5% | 34 | 3 | 2 |
| Baran ParkHood | $332,401 | 5.7% | 47 | 37 | 2 |
| Bay ViewHood | $332,401 | 5.7% | 38 | 37 | 2 |
| Beerline BHood | $216,686 | 6.9% | 37 | 30 | 2 |
| Bluemound HeightsHood | $444,868 | 4.7% | 30 | 34 | 2 |
| Borchert FieldHood | $105,160 | 11.1% | 39 | 27 | 2 |
| Bradley EstatesHood | $227,432 | 8.3% | 45 | 30 | 2 |
| Brady StreetHood | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Brewers HillHood | $216,686 | 6.9% | 28 | 30 | 2 |
| BrynwoodHood | $227,432 | 8.3% | 45 | 30 | 2 |
| Burnham ParkHood | $229,932 | 5.3% | 34 | 27 | 2 |
| Butchel ParkHood | $227,432 | 8.3% | 60 | 30 | 2 |
| Calumet FarmsHood | $261,922 | 6.5% | 52 | 25 | 2 |
| Cambridge WoodsHood | $524,844 | 3.4% | 44 | 31 | 2 |
| Cannon ParkHood | $399,881 | 5.0% | 39 | 26 | 2 |
| Capitol HeightsHood | $183,446 | 7.7% | 36 | 32 | 2 |
| Castle ManorHood | $294,912 | 5.5% | 30 | 34 | 2 |
| Center Street MarketplaceHood | $174,948 | 8.7% | 32 | 31 | 2 |
| Cesar E. Chavez DriveHood | $200,440 | 8.5% | 32 | 22 | 2 |
| Clarke SquareHood | $200,440 | 8.5% | 36 | 22 | 2 |
| Clayton CrestHood | $294,912 | 5.5% | 30 | 34 | 2 |
| Clock Tower AcresHood | $200,440 | 8.5% | 42 | 22 | 2 |
| Cold Spring ParkHood | $264,921 | 6.2% | 32 | 28 | 2 |
| College HeightsHood | $294,912 | 5.5% | 57 | 34 | 2 |
| Columbus ParkHood | $158,453 | 10.1% | 32 | 39 | 2 |
| Commission RowHood | $314,907 | 6.3% | 46 | 33 | 2 |
| ConcordiaHood | $264,921 | 6.2% | 32 | 28 | 2 |
| Cooper ParkHood | $284,316 | 6.7% | 30 | 34 | 2 |
| Copernicus ParkHood | $294,912 | 5.5% | 57 | 34 | 2 |
| Crisol CorridorHood | $332,401 | 5.7% | 35 | 37 | 2 |
| Deer DistrictHood | $233,931 | 9.2% | 54 | 10 | 2 |
| Dineen ParkHood | $183,446 | 7.7% | 35 | 32 | 2 |
| Downer WoodsHood | $524,844 | 3.4% | 59 | 31 | 2 |
| Dretzka ParkHood | $261,922 | 6.5% | 49 | 25 | 2 |
| East SideHood | $524,844 | 3.4% | 40 | 31 | 2 |
| East VillageHood | $314,907 | 6.3% | 40 | 33 | 2 |
| Enderis ParkHood | $174,948 | 8.7% | 35 | 31 | 2 |
| Estabrook ParkHood | $216,686 | 6.9% | 55 | 30 | 2 |
| Euclid ParkHood | $314,907 | 4.5% | 37 | 24 | 2 |
| FairfieldHood | $188,944 | 8.6% | 49 | 39 | 2 |
| Fair ParkHood | $274,918 | 6.6% | 35 | 35 | 2 |
| FairviewHood | $280,267 | 5.3% | 32 | 39 | 2 |
| FernwoodHood | $332,401 | 5.7% | 30 | 37 | 2 |
| Florist HighlandsHood | $256,924 | 5.8% | 35 | 27 | 2 |
| Forest Home HillsHood | $229,932 | 5.3% | 40 | 27 | 2 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.3 | 2.8 | -6.2% |
| 2023 | 15.4 | 3.0 | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 16.7 | 3.0 | -10.0% |
| 2021 | 18.6 |
Federal & Wisconsin tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 3.3 |
| +3.8% |
| 2020 | 18.1 | 3.2 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 17.7 | 3.0 | — |
