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River Hills
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
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Milwaukee

River Hills

#1 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Wisconsin
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 review
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A minus
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    River Hills is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 1,496. River Hills is in Milwaukee County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in River Hills offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In River Hills there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in River Hills and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in River Hills are highly rated.
    About River Hills...
    Population
    1,496
    Suburb of
    Milwaukee
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $637,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $99
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      3%
    • Own
      97%
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    River Hills Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      63.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      189.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      3%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      26%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      44%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      5%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in River Hills

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $178,750
    National
    $69,021
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    River Hills Reviews

    1 review
    • Mar 9 2017
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