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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower East SideHood | $314,907 | 6.3% | 36 | 33 | 2 |
| Lyons ParkHood | $280,267 | 5.3% | 54 | 39 | 2 |
| Mack AcresHood | $261,922 | 6.5% | 43 | 25 | 2 |
| Maitland ParkHood | $294,912 | 5.5% | 57 | 34 | 2 |
| Maple TreeHood | $261,922 | 6.5% | 39 | 25 | 2 |
| Martin DriveHood | $264,921 | 6.2% | 33 | 28 | 2 |
| McGovern ParkHood | $158,453 | 10.1% | 40 | 39 | 2 |
| Melody ViewHood | $261,922 | 6.5% | 60 | 25 | 2 |
| Menomonee River HillsHood | $261,922 | 6.5% | 35 | 25 | 2 |
| Menomonee River Hills EastHood | $227,432 | 8.3% | 47 | 30 | 2 |
| Menomonee River ValleyHood | $204,939 | 7.5% | 51 | 3 | 2 |
| Merrill ParkHood | $264,921 | 6.2% | 42 | 28 | 2 |
| Metcalfe ParkHood | $174,948 | 8.7% | 32 | 31 | 2 |
| MidtownHood | $105,969 | 18.4% | 28 | 11 | 2 |
| Miller ValleyHood | $264,921 | 6.2% | 33 | 28 | 2 |
| Mill ValleyHood | $261,922 | 6.5% | 32 | 25 | 2 |
| Milwaukee River ParkwayHood | $188,944 | 8.6% | 55 | 39 | 2 |
| Mitchell ParkHood | $200,440 | 8.5% | 51 | 22 | 2 |
| Mitchell WestHood | $294,912 | 5.5% | 42 | 34 | 2 |
| MorgandaleHood | $294,912 | 5.5% | 41 | 34 | 2 |
| Morgan HeightsHood | $349,896 | — | 35 | 20 | 2 |
| Mount MaryHood | $284,316 | 6.7% | 39 | 34 | 2 |
| Mount OlivetHood | $294,912 | 5.5% | 32 | 34 | 2 |
| Murray HillHood | $524,844 | 3.4% | 38 | 31 | 2 |
| Muskego WayHood | $200,440 | 8.5% | 44 | 22 | 2 |
| Nash ParkHood | $284,316 | 6.7% | 28 | 34 | 2 |
| National ParkHood | $229,932 | 5.3% | 41 | 27 | 2 |
| New CoelnHood | $332,401 | 5.7% | 57 | 37 | 2 |
| North DivisionHood | $105,160 | 11.1% | 28 | 27 | 2 |
| North GranvilleHood | $261,922 | 6.5% | 49 | 25 | 2 |
| North MeadowHood | $261,922 | 6.5% | 49 | 25 | 2 |
| NorthpointHood | $524,844 | 3.4% | 38 | 31 | 2 |
| NorthridgeHood | $227,432 | 8.3% | 52 | 30 | 2 |
| Northridge LakesHood | $227,432 | 8.3% | 52 | 30 | 2 |
| Ohio ParkHood | $229,932 | 5.3% | 35 | 27 | 2 |
| Old North MilwaukeeHood | $188,944 | 8.6% | 36 | 39 | 2 |
| Park EastHood | $314,907 | 6.3% | 44 | 33 | 2 |
| Park KnollHood | $256,924 | 5.8% | 32 | 27 | 2 |
| Park PlaceHood | $261,922 | 6.5% | 52 | 25 | 2 |
| Park ViewHood | $105,969 | 18.4% | 32 | 11 | 2 |
| Parkway HillsHood | $256,924 | 5.8% | 47 | 27 | 2 |
| Pheasant RunHood | $261,922 | 6.5% | 52 | 25 | 2 |
| PiggsvilleHood | $264,921 | 6.2% | 28 | 28 | 2 |
| Pollber HeightsHood | $227,432 | 8.3% | 60 | 30 | 2 |
| PoloniaHood | $229,932 | 5.3% | 42 | 27 | 2 |
| Port of MilwaukeeHood | $332,401 | 5.7% | 47 | 37 | 2 |
| Red Oak HeightsHood | $310,908 | 4.7% | 42 | 25 | 2 |
| Reed Street YardsHood | $200,440 | 8.5% | 46 | 22 | 2 |
| RidgeviewHood | $261,922 | 6.5% | 52 | 25 | 2 |
| River BendHood | $280,267 | 5.3% | 38 | 39 | 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 | — |
