Liberty Heights Park is emerging as a center for events and entertainment on the eastern side of West Allis. Parks, restaurants and shopping centers host regular activities, all within a short walk of historic homes on quaint residential streets. This lively energy, however, is not something that has always existed in the neighborhood. "The east side of West Allis was kind of neglected in years past, but now it's somewhere that you want to build on and keep going in," says Ray Turner, Alderman for District One of West Allis. "In fact, some of the west side partners are a little jealous about what we've been doing here in the east."
The average home value in the Liberty Heights Park neighborhood is $227,084.
Leave with all of the flowers at the West Allis Farmer's Market.
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New breweries and coffee shops in old warehouses
The name Ope! Brewing Co. pokes fun at midwestern friendliness, but its friendly atmosphere is genuine. Visitors can bring their own food or order outside at the rotating food trucks, and dogs are welcome inside and out. The brewery was an old warehouse that takes advantage of features like open floorplans and garage doors rolled open in the warmer months. "West Allis is unique because we have all these old industrial buildings made into something new without losing any of their charm," says Suzanne Singh, neighborhood services specialist for West Allis.
Market Square Shopping Center and West Allis Towne Center have grocery stores and a few fast-food chains. Still, locally owned restaurants and coffee shops are what the people of West Allis are about. "Some chains wanted to open up in the area, but they couldn't last long because the locally owned spots were taking all their business," Turner says. Lake Effect Coffee, another new spot in an old building, is popular for morning coffee or an afternoon pastry. The owner rides a bike with a cart of cold brew coffee attached to the back, stopping at the farmers' market, concerts and nearby parades.
Lake Effect Coffee Company is south of Liberty Heights Park in a classic old building.
Ope! Brewing in Liberty Heights Park hosts volleyball through the summer and fall.
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The West Allis Farmers Market
West Allis Farmers Market is more than just a place to buy local produce or shop for handmade goods. The Parks and Recreation Department brings games for kids to play with, and local organizations set up booths for involvement opportunities. One event that has gained traction after only two years is the West Allis-West Milwaukee Back to School Bash. Each school runs a table, and food trucks and musicians are there throughout the last Wednesday of the summer. "It's a big outdoor welcome party," says Superintendent Dr. Tarrynce Robinson. "The first year, about 600 people showed up, and last year the attendance was up to 1,500." Students who attend receive a free backpack donated by local businesses or individuals.
My Favorite Auntie has a delicious lunch at the West Allis Farmer's Market.
You are sure to run into a neighbor or two at the West Allis Farmer's Market.
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High demand for homes and apartments
Construction in Liberty Heights Park peaked in the 1920s and 1930s. Bungalows, Cape Cods and small Tudor Revivals make up most of the single-family homes, while Victorian cottages are often duplexes, sometimes called "two-flats" by Realtors. Single-family and multi-family homes fall within the same price range of $130,000 to $340,000. The median price of homes is $240,000, well below the national average, and houses last on the market for an average of two weeks. Apartments are also popping up in old warehouses. "They're being filled, so clearly they're needed," Singh says.
Dutch Colonials can be spotted throughout Liberty Heights Park.
Multi-family unites are an affordable way to live in Liberty Heights Park.
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Setting up blankets for concerts at Veterans Memorial Park
The neighborhood takes its name from Liberty Heights Park, a community green space that is under renovation. The park's new pavilion will have free Wi-Fi, bathrooms and activity space for summer programs.Veterans Memorial Park is also in the neighborhood, where the summer concert series occurs. Local musicians of different genres play, and food trucks come from surrounding West Allis and Milwaukee restaurants. People walk from their homes, bring their dogs and set up blankets on the lawn to enjoy the show.
A pet owner enjoys a day out with an excited dog.
Veterans Park is at the heart of the Fairview Park neighborhood near Liberty Heights Park.
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A short walk, bus ride or drive away
One of the neighborhood's features is its proximity to daily necessities and nearby entertainment outlets. "Everything is within a short walk of Liberty Heights Park," Turner says. "People also walk around just to exercise and start conversations with neighbors on the streets." For stores and attractions outside of West Allis, Interstate 94 is only 1 mile north and leads 6 miles east to downtown Milwaukee. National Avenue cuts diagonally through the center of West Allis and leads to Lake Michigan. Buses run along two of the main roads in the neighborhood.Aurora West Allis Medical Center is 3 miles southwest, towards Interstate 41, and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 9 miles southeast.
Jump on the bus from Fairview Park and be in downtown Milwaukee in 15 minutes.
Head to the Milwaukee Public Market in the Historic Third Ward for a one-stop foodie adventure.
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Diversity is encouraged at school
Children begin learning at Horace Mann Elementary School, rated a C by Niche. The school is in the middle of the neighborhood and within a half-mile walk of nearly every home. West Milwaukee Intermediate is rated a C, and Central High School is rated a C-plus. Each school earns an A in diversity on Niche, and "The further east in the city you go, the more diverse it is," Robinson says. "We preach diversity, we promote it and we encourage it. It's what makes our nation and our district strong."
West Milwaukee Intermediate School's grand entry.
Central High School has a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1.
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Parks in this Area
Veterans Memorial Park
Liberty Heights Park
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
21 min drive
Bus
S70 & National
Bus
S60 & Lapham
Bus
National & S62
Bus
National & S66-Six Points Crossing
Bus
S60 & Mitchell
Bus
National & S68
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Liberty Heights Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Liberty Heights Park, West Allis sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Liberty Heights Park, West Allis over the last 12 months is $242,823, up 3% 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
2,986
Median Age
38
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,908
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,246
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.5%
College Graduates
30.6%
Advanced Degrees
6.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.6%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
49''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
74/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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