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Whitefish Bay

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
  • 20 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 14,099. 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
14,099

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$365,500
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,238
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    18%
  • Own
    82%
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Whitefish Bay Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    14
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    7
    41
  • Robbery
    14
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    194
    500
  • Theft
    1,075
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    129
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    17%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    4%
  • 25-34 years
    9%
  • 35-44 years
    17%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    34%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    13%

Working in Whitefish Bay

Jobs
A-
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$111,069
National
$55,322
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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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Amazing public schools. Close to the city and very safe. Unfortunately, it's very expensive and lacks diversity.
Quaint Milwaukee suburb. Great views of Lake Michigan, 20 minute ride from Milwaukee. Cute shopping drag on Silver Spring.