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Whitefish Bay

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
  • 19 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    B+
  3. Housing
    A
  4. Nightlife
    A-
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    A-
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    B-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    A
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Whitefish Bay is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 14,088. Whitefish Bay is in Milwaukee County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Whitefish Bay offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Whitefish Bay there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Whitefish Bay and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Whitefish Bay are highly rated.
About Whitefish Bay...
Population
14,088

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$350,700
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,175
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    18%
  • Own
    82%
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Whitefish Bay Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    43
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    0
    41
  • Robbery
    7
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    135
    500
  • Theft
    980
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    50
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$105,156
National
$55,322
Children
24%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    33%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    9%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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Whitefish Bay Reviews

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I loved growing up in Whitefish Bay! I went to Holy Family (a Catholic school in WFB) for grades K-8, and then attended Whitefish Bay High School. I had amazing experiences at both. The sense of community here is fantastic, and I also love the many beaches and parks that this suburb offers. WFB has beautiful homes and is overall a great place for families to live!
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Quaint Milwaukee suburb. Great views of Lake Michigan, 20 minute ride from Milwaukee. Cute shopping drag on Silver Spring.
Great place to live near the lake! Small community focus with quick access to more Urban areas like Milwaukee and Shorewood