Relocation Guide 2019-2020

68 YOUR RELOCATION RESOURCE C hoosing where to live may be one of the most difficult decisions you will have to make. One of your primary considerations will likely be finding a home near where you or your partner will work. Fortunately, Milwaukee’s average commute time is among the lowest in the country, which means it’s possible to live anywhere in the metropolitan area and still be close to the urban amenities of downtown Milwaukee. The following pages contain descriptions of the five diverse counties in the metropolitan Milwaukee: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington and Racine. A detailed narrative about life in each county is followed by information and statistical data on every municipality. Communities in Wisconsin are either cities, villages or towns, designations based on the municipality’s political structure and not the community’s population. “HOT” Communities In addition to downtown Milwaukee, the Third Ward and the Fifth Ward, the communities generating the most interest are Bay View, Mequon, Shorewood, Fox Point, Whitefish Bay, Wauwatosa, Oak Creek, Delafield, Sussex, Brookfield, Muskego and Mukwonago. COMMUNITIES Choose a Neighborhood Perfect for Your Lifestyle