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Wedgewood

Wedgewood

Suburban Neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee County 53220

$298,565 Average Value
$203 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Where neighbors look out for one another

Wedgewood residents love its verdant, winding streets, its network of secluded walkways away from traffic and the eponymous green space at its heart. But Milwaukee Alderman Mark Borkowski, a longtime resident of this Southwest Side neighborhood, says the feeling of community and safety keeps residents in Wedgewood for decades on end. "These people look out for one another," he says. "My neighbors know me more than I know about myself." The neighborhood is almost entirely residential, and because of a lack of through streets, the area has a quiet suburban feel while remaining close to Milwaukee for easy commuting.

Mid Century Modern influenced homes in Wedgewood.
Mid Century Modern influenced homes in Wedgewood.
McCarty Park, near Wedgewood, is fun in any season.
McCarty Park, near Wedgewood, is fun in any season.
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A row of homes shines in the Wedgewood neighborhood.
A row of homes shines in the Wedgewood neighborhood.

Ranches and Cape Cods from post-World War II

Homebuyers can expect to find many homes erected during the post-World War II housing boom. Ranch-style houses make up the majority, some with smaller, more linear floor plans, while other larger builds include attached garages or carports. Small two-stories with vinyl and brick siding also feature heavily here, as do Cape Cods. Price tags range between the low $200,000s and the high $300,000s. Lower-cost homes tend to have less square footage and are less likely to have undergone recent renovations. Homes on the higher end usually have more land and a floor plan of 2,000 square feet or more. One oddity of this neighborhood lies in its sidewalks. "The sidewalks are behind the homes, and the front road is like an alley," Borkowski says. "In the spring and summer, it's beautiful with the trees and the foliage," he says. "People are always walking with strollers, walking their dogs or going for jogs."

Drop off every student in one location

Many students in the neighborhood have an easy walk to Milwaukee Public Schools in the neighboring Root Creek area. Honey Creek Elementary, Wedgewood International Middle School, and Hamilton High are all next door to each other, making drop-off and pick-up as simple as it gets. The schools are rated C-plus, C-minus and C by Niche.com, respectively. Wedgewood Park International is Wisconsin's first school to offer the IB Middle Years Programme, which specializes in subject areas from math and science to language and design.

Hamilton High School is a public high school in Wedgewood.
Hamilton High School is a public high school in Wedgewood.
Wedgewood Park International School sits just east of Wedgewood neighborhood.
Wedgewood Park International School sits just east of Wedgewood neighborhood.
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The entry to Wedgewood Park, which sits in the center of the neighborhood.
The entry to Wedgewood Park, which sits in the center of the neighborhood.

All roads lead to a quaint park

All roads lead to Rome. Well, in Wedgewood, all those back-of-home sidewalks lead to Wedgewood Park, a 6-acre green space in the center of the neighborhood. Here, young children of families usually splash around in the wading pool on warmer days, and the playground and multi-use sports field are fun regardless of the weather. After school hours and on the weekends, many people utilize Hamilton Dell Park. The athletic fields behind Hamilton High feature a baseball diamond, a multi-use field for soccer or football and a quarter-mile track for walking or running.

Highly rated Indian food eight next door

Two well-regarded restaurants near Wedgewood Park offer residents authentic international cuisine. Spicy aromas flood out of Antique Indian Restaurant, and its lunch buffet — featuring such South Asian staples as naan and chicken tikka masala — always leaves visitors feeling full. The long-running Tanino's Italian & American Restaurant serves comfort food classics and jumbo calzones, which have made a particular impression on the locals. Driving or taking the bus south on 76th St will bring shoppers to Southridge Mall. JCPenney and Macy's anchor the plaza, and those looking to buy groceries on the same shopping trip can head across the street to Walmart or drive north to Sendik's Food Market.

The Antique Indian Restaurant is located on the Southwest edge of the Wedgewood neighborhood.
The Antique Indian Restaurant is located on the Southwest edge of the Wedgewood neighborhood.
The food and the hospitality at Antique Indian in Wedgewood will keep you coming back.
The food and the hospitality at Antique Indian in Wedgewood will keep you coming back.
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Walk for leisure, drive for work

Two major roads, Morgan Avenue and Howard Avenue, run adjacent to the neighborhood and offer easy access to the surrounding area's major attractions. With the interstate just a few minutes south, commuters can get to downtown Milwaukee in less than 20 minutes and to the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport in about the same time. Bus lines run around the neighborhood's perimeter, but the area is otherwise car-dependent.

Wedgewood is close to downtown Milwaukee but far enough away to make is peaceful.
Wedgewood is close to downtown Milwaukee but far enough away to make is peaceful.
Take your best friend for a walk in Wedgewood Park.
Take your best friend for a walk in Wedgewood Park.
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Transit

Airport

General Mitchell International

16 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Wedgewood US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$300,000
Median Single Family Price
$300,000
Median Townhouse Price
$457,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$203
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Months of Supply
1.60
Median List Price
$300,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
468
Median Year Built
1959
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,387
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,531
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,625
Median Age
41
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$87,946
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,153

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
32.8%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
% Population in Labor Force
73.4%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
33''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

41 / 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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