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A population as diverse as its architecture
Walking through Sunset Heights is like taking a step back in time. Grand Tudor-style homes sit back on lots shaded by tall tree canopies, and contrasting shutters add a pop of color to the large variety of homes. The neighborhood has wide streets and natural elements, creating the perfect setting for storybook-like architecture. "I've lived in the city for more than 30 years, and I still consider Sunset Heights to be one of the more beautiful, more desirable places to live," says Carol Rubitsky, manager of the West Burleigh Street Business Improvement District. "It's centrally located, and it's got a lot of services and goods available within a short distance." Many nearby businesses serve the diverse population that calls the area home, including a large community of people who practice Orthodox Judaism.
Tudor-style homes built by Germans in the 1930s
Sunset Heights is almost entirely residential, with over 4,100 Milwaukeeans living along its gridded streets in single-family homes and duplexes. Many were built in the 1930s or earlier and have maintained their charm through the decades. "These old, German-built, classic homes are beautiful, with gorgeous woodwork, craftsman style across the board, a lot of brick and stonework," says Ben Mullikin, a Realtor with M3 Realty and Milwaukee native. "They typically sell a certain percentage higher than neighboring communities." While more expensive on average than nearby neighborhoods like Grasslyn Manor and Saint Joseph's, houses in Sunset Heights are less expensive than the Milwaukee Metro average. Cottages, bungalows and ranch-style homes sell anywhere from $90,000 to $200,000. The grander homes, like Tudors and Colonial Revivals, sell between $200,000 and $315,000. A few multifamily houses fall in the same range. "The houses have been well-kept, and there are a lot of owner-occupants," Rubitzky says. Like the homes, the lawns are also in great condition, often featuring stone-lined garden beds, planted trees and lines in the grass from being recently mowed.
A large Orthodox Jewish community
Sunset Park is one of six neighborhoods that make up a larger section of Milwaukee known as Sherman Park. "Our city was settled primarily by Germans to the north, Polish to the South and Irish to the east at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries," Mullikin explains. According to census data, Black and Jewish families moved to Sherman Park in the middle of the 20th century, many of whom settled in Sunset Heights. These moves created one of the city's most diverse neighborhoods. Today, Sunset Park has one of the state’s largest growing Orthodox Jewish communities, and people who practice the faith can walk to the synagogue Congregation Beth Jehudah.
Famous alums from a nearby high school
Milwaukee Public Schools offers school of choice, and students enrolled in the district can attend any school so long as there are openings and they meet the entry requirements. Many families choose to send their children to schools that are within walking or biking distance of home. Townsend Street School teaches prekindergarten through eighth-grade students and is rated C-minus by Niche. Sherman Multicultural Arts School has the same grades and receives the same Niche score. Washington High School of Information Technology is rated C-minus just south of the neighborhood. Formerly called Washington High School, the institution has some notable alumni like actor Gene Wilder, Commissioner Emeritus of Baseball Bud Selig and former U.S. Senator and businessman Herb Kohl. Many Orthodox Jewish families in the area send their children to Yeshiva School. Unrated by Niche, the private Jewish school teaches Orthodox Jewish values and the Torah.
Kosher shopping and large plazas nearby ng
West Burleigh Street features a colorful assortment of locally owned businesses representing the area's cultural diversity and earning it the nickname "the Mosaic on Burleigh." One restaurant close to home is Bud's Bar and Grill. Named after Commissioner and former Milwaukee Brewers owner Bud Selig, the sports bar serves salads, sandwiches and simple meals in a no-frills converted house. Sherman Perk Coffee Shop, a play on the words Sherman Park, is just past the neighborhood's northern boundary. The shop serves locally sourced coffee, tea, baked goods and smoothies in an Art Deco gas station building from the 1930s. People who practice Orthodox Judaism eat a kosher diet as part of their faith, and those in the neighborhood can walk to and do their grocery shopping at QuicKosher on West Burleigh. Midtown Shopping Center is only 2 miles north along North 60th Street. Department stores, chain restaurants and national retailers are in the plaza with Pick 'n Save.
Walking the well-maintained sidewalks
Orthodox Jewish families observe Shabbat and refrain from using electricity, including automobiles, on their holy day. Walking is necessary, and the Sunset Heights neighborhood has wide sidewalks set far back from the roads and in good condition. Route 145 touches the northeastern corner of the neighborhood and runs 5 miles southeast to downtown Milwaukee. Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital is directly south of the neighborhood and provides many jobs to residents but brings with it the nuisance of emergency vehicle sirens. Sunset Heights has an overall CAP Index score of 6 out of 10, slightly higher than the national average of 4. Violent crimes, however, rate much higher.
Parks to the south and west
Dineen Park is about 2 miles from the center of the neighborhood and has many options for residents to stay active, with over 60 acres of space. Like many of Milwaukee's parks, the park has tennis courts, a playground and a splash pad. However, the large duck pond and full disc golf course set the large park apart. Closer to home and named after the historic area is Sherman Park. Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club and Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation operate from the park with many tennis courts, a large shady space with many trees and community garden plots.
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Parks in this Area
Enderis Park
Sherman Park
Marcus DeBack Playground
Dineen Park
Basketball
Disc Golf
Picnic Area
Center Street Park
Butterfly Park
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
24 min drive
Bus
Burleigh & N49
Bus
Burleigh & N45
Bus
Sherman & Burleigh
Bus
Burleigh & N51
Bus
Sherman & Concordia
Bus
Burleigh & N47
Bus
Burleigh & N55
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sunset Heights
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunset Heights, Milwaukee sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Sunset Heights, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $213,162, up 25% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,108
Median Age
37
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,414
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,033
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
College Graduates
19%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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