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Urban vibes with lots of amenities
Named after the Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum, one of Milwaukee's oldest operating cemeteries, the Forest Home Hills neighborhood is a suburban community with an urban vibe. "This is a budget-friendly area that's close to Downtown Milwaukee and not far from Lake Michigan," says John Klose, Jr, broker/owner of Klose Realty, who has been listing and selling homes in the area for over 20 years.
Forest Home Hills is a great area to live if you have an active lifestyle.
Forest Home Hills residents can head to Pulaski Park to play some soccer.
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Homes with a past
Forest Home Hills comprises bungalows and duplexes that were built in the early 1900s. Narrow lots, big enough to hold an outdoor seating area, place homes close together, often connected by alleyways that provide access to garages and private parking spaces. Home prices range from $127,000 to $204,000. Tree-lined streets are wide and have sidewalks.
A diverse row of homes in the Forest Home Hills neighborhood.
A beautiful row of homes in the Forest Home Hills neighborhood.
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Walk to elementary school
Many students can walk or bike the .3 miles to Lincoln Avenue Elementary School, which offers programs that include bilingual education, band, fine arts and chorus and has a C-minus score from Niche. Golda Meir's grades 3–12 program provides an array of gifted and talented offerings, including an AP Diploma program, advanced placement courses, the College Board's SpringBoard curriculum, project-based learning opportunities, extended field trips and regional college tours. The school has an A-minus from Niche.
Lincoln Avenue School is a Green Ribbon school.
The entry of Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology.
Students living in the Forest Home Hills neighborhood can attend Lincoln Elementary School.
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New and improved Pulaski Park
The 26-acre Pulaski Park has undergone some major renovations in recent years, and a transformed portion of the Kinnickinnic River now flows through the area. Other renovations to the park include a new basketball court, a new children's playground, a new futsal court, a new pedestrian bridge over the river, improved trails, river overlooks and a new pool patio with open views of the river. Pulaski Pool is a heated indoor pool that offers water exercises and swim lessons and is available for private rental. "Residents like the fact that Potawatomi Casino is nearby," Klose says. In addition to gambling, the casino/hotel, a 5-mile drive via back roads, has several restaurants and holds a variety of events.
Forest Home Hills residents can head to Pulaski Park and play some basketball.
Forest Home Hills residents can take a relaxing walk at Pulaski Park.
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Victorian era cemetery
Modeled after the garden-style cemeteries of the Victorian era, the 200-acre Forest Home Hills Cemetery & Arboretum is filled with dramatic natural landscapes, curved roadways, colorful plantings and decorative detail. The grounds were intended as a retreat for urban and city dwellers to reconnect with the beauty and healing qualities of nature. This landmark location, which takes up much of the neighborhood, offers daily tours.
Forest Home Hills residents can schedule a tour to to visit many historic gravesites.
Forest Home Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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International flavors and a little ice cream
Residents can do their grocery shopping at Lincoln supermarket, a ½-mile drive via local streets. There are several eateries within the neighborhood, like Comiendo Rico, which serves classic Puerto Rican dishes like mofongo and tostones in a setting reminiscent of the island from where their food originates. Tsunami Restaurant has a lengthy Mexican cuisine menu. Holler House, a Milwaukee staple dating back to 1908, is a tavern with the country's oldest certified bowling alley. Paleteria Yayo offers popsicles and ice cream bars in a wide range of flavors.
Forest Home Hills is a short 20 minute drive to downtown Milwaukee.
Local streets to downtown
Forest Home Hills is highly walkable and bikeable, plus there are several bus stops in the area. Downtown Milwaukee is about a 5-mile drive by either local streets or Interstate 43. General Mitchell International Airport is a 6-mile drive on local streets.
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Parks in this Area
Pulaski Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Pool
Kinnickinnic Sports Center
Simmons Field
Baseball/Softball
Parking Lot
Modrzejewski Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Reiske Park
Kinnickinnic River Parkway
Bike Trails
Tennis
River
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
14 min drive
Bus
Windlake & S18
Bus
Lincoln & Forest Home
Bus
Windlake & Harrison
Bus
Lincoln & S18
Bus
Forest Home & Grant
Bus
S20 & 2745
Bus
S20 & Windlake
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Forest Home Hills
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Home Hills, Milwaukee sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Forest Home Hills, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $131,920, down 18% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in the Forest Home Hills neighborhood on Milwaukee's South Side. Just steps from Lincoln Ave School and the peaceful, historic Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum. Enjoy nearby green spaces like Pulaski Park and the Kinnickinnic River. This home offers comfortable living with a convenient location perfect for commuters, nature lovers, and anyone seeking a walkable
Huge brick 3/3 duplex, Close to schools and all the neighborhood has to offer. Dinning rooms in both units, yard and garage, Wood floors, full basement. Great investment or owner occupant.
Jason FernhaberJason Scott Realty & Management, LLC
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,475
Median Age
31
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
34.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$36,103
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,762
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
54.4%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.1%
% Population in Labor Force
66.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
33''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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