City safety & data profile

South MilwaukeeWI

South Milwaukee, WI is a 21K-resident city in Milwaukee County with a median household income of $73,427.

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for South Milwaukee, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. South Milwaukee has a population larger than 47% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $235,700.

Data updated 2026-07-20

21K
Population
Top 53%
By size
$73,427
Median income
$235,700
Median home
13.1%
Poverty rate

The read on South Milwaukee

South Milwaukee posts a median household income higher than 41% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 59%
by median income, US cities

Where South Milwaukee income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$73,427 Bottom 41% higher than 41% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading South Milwaukee, WI beyond the headline numbers

South Milwaukee sits inside Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, at roughly 42.91°N, -87.86°W. Population 21,233, $73,427 median household income. Median home value $235,700, median rent $1,014. Poverty rate 13.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: South Milwaukee's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 35.6%, then high blood pressure at 34.8%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for South Milwaukee from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
21,233
South Milwaukee
Median Income
$73,427
+8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$235,700
+3% vs avg
Median Age
40.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Milwaukee County) - South Milwaukee's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
926K-3%
Median Income
$64,435+49%
Median Home Value
$230,700+46%
Poverty Rate
17.2%-20%
Unemployment
4.8%-57%

Economics

Economics indicators for South Milwaukee, WI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
Poverty Rate
13.1% -8% vs avg
Unemployment 3.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 29.9%
Work From Home 12.4%
Public Transit 1.2%

Population

White 81.2%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
35.6%
High Blood Pressure
34.8%
Short Sleep Duration
33.1%
Physical Inactivity
24.8%
Binge Drinking
18.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.1%
Current Smoking
14%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.6%
Diabetes
11.8%
Current Asthma
11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 66.2%
Annual Checkup 78.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.7%
Stroke
3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of South Milwaukee, WI? ▼
South Milwaukee, WI has a population of 21,233 people, located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
What is the median household income in South Milwaukee? ▼
The median household income in South Milwaukee, WI is $73,427 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.1%.
What is the median home value in South Milwaukee? ▼
The median home value in South Milwaukee, WI is $235,700. Median rent is $1,014/month.
What are the top health concerns in South Milwaukee? ▼
The top health indicators in South Milwaukee include Obesity (35.6%), High Blood Pressure (34.8%), Short Sleep Duration (33.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in South Milwaukee? ▼
The median age in South Milwaukee, WI is 40.2 years. 29.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

South Milwaukee, WI is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. With a population of 21K and a $73,427 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the South Milwaukee area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using South Milwaukee's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the South Milwaukee area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare South Milwaukee against Wisconsin peers on any ranking lens. Explore Wisconsin

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Milwaukee County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.