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Milwaukee

City in Wisconsin, United States

Overview

Milwaukee, perched on Lake Michigan's western shore, is renowned for its breweries, lively festivals, and mix of modern and historical architecture. The city offers a lively cultural scene and celebrates its beer heritage through dozens of taprooms and breweries. With friendly locals and scenic lakefronts, it's an inviting destination for both families and urban explorers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Wisconsin
Population
577,222
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.04°, -87.91°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
52
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,795
Local Cost
$1,640
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
8.3°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-5.3°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
-37.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
945 mm
Internet Speed
350 Mbps
Upload
265 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
246
Coworking
10
Cafes
59
Nightlife
140
Parks
37
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MKE
Distance
10 km

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Neighborhoods
213 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

Mapped

213 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 45 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 213 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 89/100.

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