The city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, lies across 96.8 square miles on the western shore of Lake Michigan. Nicknamed “Brew City” as a result of its dynamic breweries, the city was incorporated in 1846. It has a median age of 31.4 (2022). Besides brewing, its main industries are manufacturing, technology, and healthcare.

Milwaukee’s real estate includes homes in Cape Cod, Polish Flat, American Foursquare styles, as well as bungalows. The typical home value here is $181,47, up 8.9% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). It’s tough to run out of ways to have fun in Milwaukee, thanks to annual events that include a lakefront music festival called Summerfest, Trainfest, and many cultural/ethnic festivals.

Major thoroughfares serving Milwaukee include I-41, I-43, I-94, I-894 and I-794, and U.S. Highway 18. The Historic Third Ward neighborhood, which straddles I-794, features modern duplexes and apartment buildings interspersed with businesses based in converted, historic warehouses. Elegant mansions and Victorian-style residences grace the Lower East Side, which lies west of I-43. New condos and apartments in this area offer even more affordable housing options. The neighborhood of Bay View features contemporary apartments and townhomes with stunning views of Lake Michigan.

Short commute times, big-city amenities, a below-average cost of living, abundant natural resources – the list of what makes Milwaukee a great place to live is a long one.