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Whitefish Bay

#2 in Best Places to Live in Wisconsin
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
  • 26 reviews
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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 14,039. Whitefish Bay is in Milwaukee County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Whitefish Bay offers residents a sparse suburban 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
    14,039
    Suburb of
    Milwaukee
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $373,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,253
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    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
      28.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      21.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      21.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      172.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      997.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      201
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      37%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      38%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      7%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%
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    Working in Whitefish Bay

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $117,300
    National
    $55,322
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    Whitefish Bay Reviews

    26 reviews
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    The best public and private schools in the state attract families committed to a family-centric lifestyle. Children safely walk to school on tree lined streets. Houses include mansions and modest ranches, all lovingly landscaped. You find 2 parks on Lake Michigan, easy access to bike paths, tennis courts, a new baseball park, unique stores and cafes, and much more. All of these amenities result in high property taxes which everyone proudly complains about!
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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!
    Whitefish Bay is a lovely suburb of Milwaukee with great schools and even better people. It is on the shore of Lake Michigan and has many community activities for the residents. The 4th of July parade, celebration at Klode Park and the fireworks are ideal for any patriotic, fun-loving residents.
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