“With an affordable cost of living, great employment opportunities, family-friendly activities and a dining scene … it’s no wonder that Brew City is one of the best places to live in the U.S.”
– Extraspace.com
There are a lot of factors that make the Milwaukee area such a special place to live and work. Following are some examples:
Milwaukee is spread out. Despite having many big-city offerings, Milwaukee has a density of about half that of Chicago, and less than a fourth that of New York. And with miles of lakefront beach and one of the largest urban park systems in the country, there is plenty for you to do outside.
Milwaukee is easy to get around. The metro area boasts one of the best commute times in the country – 22 minutes each way. And if you don’t feel like driving, the city is known for its walkable neighborhoods.
If you’re looking to buy a home, you will be surprised at how far your money will go. You’ll also be pleasantly surprised at your dining and entertainment costs.
Milwaukee is being transformed by new developments, including the Deer District entertainment destination, apartment communities and corporate headquarters.
Milwaukee offers a wide range of music with an opera company, symphony, venues of all sizes and the world’s largest music festival.
There are different definitions depending on who is measuring what, but when we talk about the Milwaukee Region, we are referring to five counties in southeastern Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington and Racine – that have a combined population of nearly 1.8 million people. Milwaukee is the largest city in the region with 573,020 people, followed by Racine (77,504), Waukesha (71,290) and West Allis (60,298). There are dozens of smaller communities in the region, as well as gorgeous, rural landscapes – including Waukesha County’s lake country, the rolling glacial topography of the Kettle Moraine that spans Waukesha, Washington and Ozaukee counties, and the stunning Lake Michigan vistas in Ozaukee and Racine counties. For detailed information about the region’s counties and communities, please see the Communities section, which starts on page 73of the current edition of Discover Milwaukee. Click on the “Order Copy Now” button to receive your free copy, or read the digital edition.
Enjoy the seasons in all their glory! The Milwaukee Region offers four distinct seasons – summer, fall, winter and spring – each with its own unique beauty and recreational opportunities. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures along the lakeshore, making it slightly cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. There are typically only seven days per […]
Milwaukee is Accessible, Affordable, and Ideally Located. Milwaukee compares favorably to cities of similar size in regard to commute time, living costs, home prices, and rents. METRO AREA POPULATION COMMUTE LIVING COSTS HOME PRICES MEDIAN RENT Atlanta 6.2 million 27 minutes $105,057 $370,000 $2,100 Boston 4.9 million 31 minutes $154,799 $714,000 $2,800 Charlotte, NC 2.8 million 26 […]
A Melting Pot of People: ‘One of America’s Friendliest Cities’ Who are we? For starters, we’re friendly. In fact, we were named one of America’s friendliest cities by Travel & Leisure magazine. We’re down-to-earth, hard-working and like to have fun. We thrive, because we are a diverse community that celebrates our past, present and future. […]
A Region of Many Faiths Milwaukee has often been referred to as a City of Steeples and for good reason. The city’s immigrant history created a melting pot of various cultures and faith traditions. Each group formed close-knit communities centered around neighborhood places of worship, with services in their native languages. As a result, a diverse […]
GETTING TO & FRO: Transportation Options in The Region Milwaukee is blessed with a variety of transportation options that make it easy to get both in and out of the region as well to various points within the region. In addition to the three interstate highways that intersect the city – I-94, I-41 and I-43 […]
The Magic of Milwaukee Don’t Just Take Our Word For It … There’s a Buzz About Milwaukee “In recent years, when I tell others that I’m from Milwaukee, I’m surprised by how many respond by saying they had recently visited. Virtually all of them tell me they loved the city, and I can tell by […]
There’s lots of things in southeastern Wisconsin that are truly local — from interesting eating spots to distinctive architecture to special events. Here are some worth checking out. Distinctively Milwaukee The Domes The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory consists of three conoidal domes – the only in the world. Built in the early 1960s, each dome features […]
