Relocation Guide 2019-2020

Symphony Orchestra . Kewaskum is named after a famous Potawatomi Indian chief. Nestled along the Milwaukee River at the northwestern corner of Washington County, it is known today as the “ Gateway to the Kettle Moraine State Forest .” With more than 27,000 acres of beautiful hills, winding trails and sparkling lakes, the northern unit of the state forest attracts thousands of people who are interested in swimming, camping, hiking, horseback riding, skiing, hunting, fishing and studying nature. Just outside Kewaskum is the Ice Age Trail, a hiking path that winds through the forest. Just south of Kewaskum, visitors and residents can ski the slopes of the Sunburst Ski Area . Southern Washington County Hartford Slinger Jackson Richfield Just west of Germantown is the picturesque Basilica of Holy Hill , a Roman Catholic church and monastery. The spires of the hilltop, neo-Romanesque church can be seen for miles, and the observation towers provide a breathtaking view of the Kettle Moraine countryside. The church was dedicated as the National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians in 1958 and has since become a pilgrimage site for thousands of people who visit each year to pray for their health. In 2006, Holy Hill was dedicated as a minor basilica, one of only two basilicas in the state (the other is the Basilica of St. Josaphat on the south side of Milwaukee). Hartford is a community seemingly lost in time. Tucked in the rolling hills of the Kettle Moraine, it features a late 19th-century main street where shoppers can find an amazing assortment of handcrafted items, antiques and fine Wisconsin cheeses. Hartford is also home to Erin Hills , a public golf course that hosted the 2017 U.S. Open; the Schauer Arts Center, a regional performance hall that stages professional touring performances; and the Wisconsin Automotive Museum , which features more than 100 vintage autos and artifacts. Slinger hosts the Washington County Fair every July and is also known for skiing and racing. Slinger Speedway , located at the intersection of highways 144 and 41, features late-model stock cars on the world’s fastest quarter-mile oval. Slinger is also home to Little Switzerland , which offers 14 ski runs. Jackson is a small village noted for its big bargains. Every spring, the village’s 6,800 residents host what is arguably one of the largest rummage sales in the metropolitan area. Located 25 miles northwest of Milwaukee and seven miles south of West Bend, Jackson is one of the fastest-growing communities in Washington County. Richfield is a village of just over 11,500 residents near the intersection of U.S. 45 and U.S. 41. Probably best known for the Cabela’s outfitter store located there, Richfield has numerous natural attractions as well, including more than a dozen lakes and numerous parks. RICHFIELD richfieldwi.gov Schools: Friess Lake; Richfield J1; Germantown; Slinger 30 minutes 25 miles $363,000 $12.24 $98,626 11,608 JACKSON villageofjackson.com Schools: West Bend; Slinger; Germantown 45 minutes 30 miles $210,000 $18.04 $65,422 7,004 SLINGER vi.slinger.wi.gov Schools: Slinger 60 minutes 35 miles $231,100 $15.89 $75,602 5,454 HARTFORD ci.hartford.wi.us Schools: Hartford J1; Hartford UHS 60 minutes 40 miles $176,500 $16.73 MUNICIPALITY Website Median 2018 Home Sales Price Tax Rate Median Income Population $55,438 15,052 Time to Airport Miles to Downtown W A S H I N G T O N C O U N T Y WEST BEND ci.west-bend.wi.us Schools: West Bend 45 minutes 31 miles $203,500 $17.68 $55,962 31,546 KEWASKUM village.kewaskum.wi.us Schools: Kewaskum 70 minutes 40 miles $232,500 $17.46 MUNICIPALITY Website Median 2018 Home Sales Price Tax Rate Median Income Population $58,413 4,024 Time to Airport Miles to Downtown Holy Hill towers over the rolling hills of Washington County. Erin Hills hosted the 2017 U.S. Open. @discoverMKE.com / discovermilwaukee.com 81