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Vogel Park

Vogel Park

Neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee County 53225

$197,298 Average Value
$158 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

A quite community despite the nearby Timmerman Airport

Vogel Park is a suburb on Milwaukee's northwest side, about 9 miles from downtown and 5 miles from all the shopping and fun in Wauwatosa. It shares a border with a private airport and is bisected by a main road but is still described as quiet. "I've been there about 15 years," says Anthony Rupert, the owner of Northgate Taste, an online cheesecake bakery. "There is only one real, main airport in Milwaukee, General Mitchell Field, and it's about a half-hour ride from where I am. If I lived over there, there'd be much more noise." Residents are a quick walk or drive from public schools, grocery stores, restaurants and public parks. Meanwhile, bus stops surround the neighborhood and dot its center along Appleton Avenue. "It's a nice environment to raise a family in — a very safe and quiet area," says Realtor Leah Hunt, a Milwaukee expert with Brew City Realtors. "It seems like the neighbors are friendly as well."

Take a flying lesson at Zimmerman Airport in Vogel Park.
Take a flying lesson at Zimmerman Airport in Vogel Park.
Zimmerman Airport is a private airport in Vogel Park.
Zimmerman Airport is a private airport in Vogel Park.
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Modestly priced ranch-style homes

Many residents live in apartments, but the neighborhood also has single- and multi-family homes. Most are ranch-style houses from the 1950s to the '70s — some smaller builds with linear floor plans and detached garages out back, others with higher square footage and attached garages. Homes are situated relatively close together, but backyards are spacious enough for a trampoline and a barbecue with friends. Front yards are tidy and modest in landscaping, and sidewalks create a neighborly path between homes. Prices range from $180,000 to $240,000, depending on the extent of renovations.

You can find ranch style homes throughout the neighborhood.
You can find ranch style homes throughout the neighborhood.
Find homes of various architectural styles in Vogel Park.
Find homes of various architectural styles in Vogel Park.
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Nearby groceries and cultural events

Vogel Park residents are close to two grocery stores: Hmong Town, an Asian market at the southeast corner, and Save A Lot, less than a mile east. To check out the latest cultural happenings in downtown Milwaukee, locals can follow Appleton Avenue for less than 10 miles.

Stop in to Save a Lot near Vogel Park for all you need and more.
Stop in to Save a Lot near Vogel Park for all you need and more.
If yo want to fix something at home, stop by Hmong Town to do your shopping.
If yo want to fix something at home, stop by Hmong Town to do your shopping.
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Close to Havenwoods State Forest

Community anchors include Blessed Savior Parish, which locals praise for its upbeat choir, and the area's namesake green space on its eastern side. "It's more of a field. Not anywhere to set up picnic tables or a playground. It's barely a block long," Rupert says. "Now that I think about it, it probably was a park back in the day, but very few people refer to it that way." Larger parks nearby include an expansive greenbelt just west and Havenwoods State Forest, less than 5 miles northeast on Hopkins Street. The forest's woodlands, wetlands and grassy areas shelter ponds and 6 miles of trails. Some say its proximity to North Sherman Boulevard leads to moderate traffic noise, but overall, it's a natural respite.

Havenwoods State Forest is a magical place near Vogel Park.
Havenwoods State Forest is a magical place near Vogel Park.
You will always learn something at Havenwoods State Forest, near Vogel Park.
You will always learn something at Havenwoods State Forest, near Vogel Park.
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Children's choir and a career-tech school

Two Milwaukee Public Schools operate in and just outside Vogel Park. Engleburg Elementary School, in the north end of the neighborhood, accommodates kindergarten through fifth grade. Parents appreciate its unique student activities, including its African American Children's Choir. To the east, Grantosa Drive School welcomes roughly 650 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. For high school, it's a short drive to James Madison Academic Campus. All three schools have a C-minus grade on Niche. As an alternative, the Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education, with its emphasis on small-setting learning and hands-on experience through student apprenticeships, is about 3 miles west.

Engleburg School is a public elementary school in Vogel Park.
Engleburg School is a public elementary school in Vogel Park.
Grantosa is a public, K-8 school near the Vogel Park neighborhood.
Grantosa is a public, K-8 school near the Vogel Park neighborhood.
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Dinner at Burrito Bueno

Rupert's homemade cheesecakes come in many flavors, including KitKat and caramel apple, and his business has been spotlighted in Milwaukee restaurant write-ups. He often creates custom cakes, including gluten-free and vegan varieties. Residents can follow Appleton Avenue to several international eateries. Burrito Bueno operates just beyond the neighborhood's southeast corner for a fajita and margarita fix. Mayfair Mall is 5 miles southwest in Wauwatosa with familiar chain retailers, such as H&M and Forever 21.

Have a drink on the patio at Burrito Bueno in Vogel Park.
Have a drink on the patio at Burrito Bueno in Vogel Park.
Head to Burrito Bueno in Vogel Park for some of the best Mexican in town.
Head to Burrito Bueno in Vogel Park for some of the best Mexican in town.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

General Mitchell International

30 min drive

Bus

Appleton & Fairmount

Bus

Hampton & N87

Bus

Appleton & Grantosa

Bus

Hampton & N90

Bus

Appleton & Stark

Bus

Appleton & Villard

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Vogel Park US
Homicide 7 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$190,000
Median Single Family Price
$190,000
Median Townhouse Price
$172,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$158
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Months of Supply
1.00
Median List Price
$190,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
327
Median Year Built
1962
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,231
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,252
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,092
Median Age
35
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$41,976
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,406

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.6%
College Graduates
15.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

67 / 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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