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River Hills

#8 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Wisconsin
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 review
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    A-
  3. Housing
    B+
  4. Nightlife
    B
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    B
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River Hills is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 1,558. River Hills is in Milwaukee County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in River Hills offers residents a suburban 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
1,558

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$632,400
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,583
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    3%
  • Own
    97%
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River Hills Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
A-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    0
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    0
    40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    62.9
    500.1
  • Theft
    314.3
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    0
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    7%
  • 35-44 years
    10%
  • 45-54 years
    16%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    25%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    37%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    6%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    13%

Working in River Hills

Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$156,944
National
$55,322
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River Hills Reviews

1 review
Medium sized community of upperclass families. Few families with children , mostly older retired couples.
  • Mar 9 2017
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