Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) B
Hi-Fi Cafe
Coffee Shop
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Company - Bay View Cafe
Coffee Shop
Colectivo Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Sabrosa Cafe & Gallery
Coffee Shop
SmallPie
Coffee Shop
Sprocket Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hawthorne Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Fuel Cafe
Coffee Shop
The National Café & Takeaway
Coffee Shop
Colectivo Coffee
Coffee Shop
Likewise
Coffee Shop
Valentine Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Press Au Marché
Coffee Shop
Holey Moley Coffee + Doughnuts
Coffee Shop
Drift
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lux Domes
Coffee Shop
Colectivo Coffee
Coffee Shop
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Avalon Atmospheric Theater and Lounge
Cinema
Bay View Bowl
Bowling Alley
Water's Edge
Art Gallery
Boulevard Theatre
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Museum
Pelican Cove
Water Park
Mona's Nightclub
Nightclub
Allen-Bradley Clock Tower
Attraction
Modjeska Theater
Theatre Arts
JoJo's Martini Lounge
Theatre Arts
Hispanic Heritage Center
Art Gallery
BMO Harris Pavilion
Theatre Arts
Milwaukee Fire Education Center and Museum
Museum
Comedy Sportz
Theatre Arts
Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard
Theatre Arts
Next Act Theatre
Theatre Arts
Henry Maier Festival Park
Attraction
Milwaukee Ballet Baumgartner Center for Dance
Theatre Arts
The We Energies Foundation Performance Studio
Theatre Arts
Generac Power Stage
Theatre Arts
Frederick Layton Gallery
Art Gallery
Miller Lite Oasis
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Brooks Stevens Gallery
Art Gallery
Broadway Theatre Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (25) A+
At Random
Bar
Cactus Club
Bar
Palomino Bar
Bar
Frank's Power Plant
Bar
Club Garibaldi
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sugar Maple
Bar
Tonic Tavern
Bar
Highbury Pub
Bar
Blackbird Bar
Bar
Babe's Ice Cream
Sweets
Insomnia Cookies
Sweets
Unknown Name
Bar
Unknown Name
Bar
The Backyard
Bar
Lost Whale
Bar
Unknown Name
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
The Bubbler
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Bert's Beer & Liquor
Alcohol
Rosati's
Fast Food
Romans' Pub
Bar
Fitness (6) A+
Beulah Brinton Community Center
Community Centre
Shape Up Shoppe
Gym
Bay View Community Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Kosciuszko Community Center
Community Centre
La Causa Community Enrichment Center
Community Centre
Soul Collective MKE, LP
Gym
Ellipse Fitness
Gym
UCC Senior Center
Community Centre
United Community Center
Community Centre
St. Francis Civic Center
Community Centre
PUSH Functional Fitness
Gym
Vita Physical Therapy & Fitness
Gym
Gaslight Lofts Clubroom
Community Centre
Fitness Together
Gym
Italian Community Center of Milwaukee
Community Centre
Monkey Bar Gymnasium
Gym
SPIRE Fitness
Gym
Vitality
Gym
The Barre Code
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
The O.A.S.I.S.
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) C-
Outpost Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Canfora Bakery
Bakery
Unknown Name
Bakery
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Pick 'n Save
Grocery Store
The Cake Lady
Bakery
La Veracruzana
Grocery Store
Cermak Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Mi Super Mercado
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Wioletta's Polish Market
Grocery Store
El Rey Food Mart
Grocery Store
Pete's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Bavette La Boucherie
Butcher
El Rey
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Pick 'n Save
Grocery Store
West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe
Cheese
St. Paul Fish Company
Seafood
Foltz Family Market
Butcher
Lindsay Foods, Inc.
Butcher
Maurer’s Urban Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Al Asalah
Grocery Store
Pick 'n Save
Grocery Store
Parks (22) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Lewis Playfield
Park
Beulah Brinton Playfield
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Cupertino Park
Park
Sijan Playfield
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Humboldt Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
South Shore Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Zillman Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Ellen Park
Park
Shops (35) A+
Ormson Supply Co.
Furniture
Lion's Tooth
Books
Razor Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Collector's Edge Comics
Books
Linear Salon
Hairdresser
Quick Pick Food Mart
Convenience Store
Gary's Pet Jungle
Pets
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
The Brass Rooster
Clothing
Unknown Name
Books
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Mac's Pet Depot Barkery
Pets
Unknown Name
Electronics
Vision Mart
Optician
Target
Department Store
Unknown Name
Furniture
Get Dolled Up
Beauty
Target Optical
Optician
Salon Thor
Hairdresser
Speedway
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Furniture
Unknown Name
Electronics
Wheel & Sprocket - Bay View
Bicycle
Unknown Name
Bicycle
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Park View (A+)

2. Triangle (A+)

3. Mitchell Park (A+)

4. Clarke Square (A+)

5. Silver City (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.0% take public transportation in Bay View.
Public Transit Stops (95)
Stops & Stations A+
Kinnickinnic & Pryor
Bus Stop
Kinnickinnic & Russell
Bus Stop
Kinnickinnic & Herman
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Kinnickinnic & Clement
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Kinnickinnic & 2826 S
Bus Stop
KK & Potter
Bus Stop
Kinnickinnic & 2817 S
Bus Stop
Kinnickinnic & Williams
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Kinnickinnic & Otjen
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Kinnickinnic & Otjen
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Kinnickinnic & Linebarger
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Kinnickinnic & Ellen
Bus Stop
Kinnickinnic & Smith
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Kinnickinnic & Smith
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.0% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Harbor View (A+)

2. Bluemound Heights (A+)

3. Juneau Town (A+)

4. Southpoint (A+)

5. Parkway Hills (A+)

cost of living A

The cost of living in Bay View is 101/100 - which is 6% higher than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Harambee (A+)

2. Haymarket (A+)

3. Brynwood (A+)

4. Borchert Field (A+)

5. Park West (A+)

crime D

Bay View crime rates are 2,840 per 100k, which is 69% higher than Wisconsin
Property Crime
2,397 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
443 crimes per 100k D
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. North Granville (A+)

2. Mill Valley (A+)

3. Heritage Heights (A+)

4. Clayton Crest (A+)

5. Alcott Park (A+)

employment A

The median income in Bay View is $69,349 - which is 27% higher than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$69,349 C+
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. College Heights (A+)

2. Calumet Farms (A+)

3. Park Place (A+)

4. Upper East Side (A+)

5. Mount Mary (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Milwaukee Fire Station 11
Fire Station
Bell Ambulance Station 1
Ambulance Station
Bell Ambulance Station 2
Ambulance Station
Aurora Health Center
Clinic
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee at Bay View
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bell Ambulance Station 7
Ambulance Station
Fire Station 7
Fire Station
District 2 Police Station
Police
Saint Francis Dental Center
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center
Clinic
Fire Station 23
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ascension Medical Group - Internal Medicine
Clinic
St. Francis Fire Department
Fire Station
Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Sixteenth Street Community Health Center - Parkway Clinic
Clinic
Ascension St. Francis Hospital
Hospital
Police and Lost & Found
Police
Medical Arts Pavilion
Clinic
Aurora Health Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Avenues West (A+)

2. Bluemound Heights (A+)

3. Brewer's Hill (A+)

4. Cambridge Heights (A+)

5. Cannon Park (A+)

housing A+

Bay View home prices are $185,616 - which is 11% higher than Wisconsin
Home Price
$185,616 B
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Vogel Park (A+)

2. Downer Woods (A+)

3. Southgate (A+)

4. Golden Valley (A+)

5. Long View (A+)

schools C-

The Bay View graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
31% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (4) B-
St Lucas Evangelical Lutheran School
Downtown Montessori
Trowbridge Street School Of Great Lakes Studies
Humboldt Park Elementary
Fernwood Montessori
Riley Elementary
Clement Avenue Elementary
La Causa Charter School
St Josaphat Parish School
St John Kanty Elementary School
Hayes Bilingual School
Deer Creek Intermediate
Zablocki Elementary
Bay View Montessori School
Milwaukee Parkside School
Badger State Baptist School
St Anthony School Of Milwaukee
Allen-Field Elementary
Holy Wisdom Academy
St Thomas Aquinas Academy
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Stellar Collegiate Charter School
Vieau Elementary
Forest Home Elementary
St Joseph Academy
High Schools (1) D-
Bay View High
Badger State Baptist School
Grandview High
Bradley Technology High
South Division High
South Accelerated Academy
Milwaukee Community Cyber High
Academy Of Excellence
Pulaski High
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus
Saint Francis High
Lad Lake Synergy School
St Anthomy High School
Veritas High
Tenor High
Carmen High School Of Science And Technology South Campus
Salam School
Project Stay-Supporting Teachers And Youth
Milwaukee County Youth Education Center
St Joan Antida High School
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
Transcenter For Youth/El Puente High
Audubon Technology And Communication High
Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning
Cross Trainers Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Wick Field (A+)

2. Honey Creek Parkway (A+)

3. Valley Forge (A+)

4. Upper East Side (A+)

5. Green Moor (A+)

ratings B-

Bay View has an overall rating of 70% from 6 reviews.
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User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes B-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Town Of Lake (A+)

2. Upper East Side (A+)

3. Lindsay Park (A+)

4. North Division (A+)

5. Grasslyn Manor (A+)

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Bay View Area Facts

  • Bay View has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Bay View crime rates are 43% lower than the Milwaukee average
  • Cost of living in Bay View is 8% higher than the Milwaukee average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bay View? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Lewis Playfield
      Beulah Brinton Playfield
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Avalon Atmospheric Theater and Lounge
      Bay View Bowl
      Water's Edge
      Boulevard Theatre
      Unknown Name
      Pelican Cove
      Mona's Nightclub
      Allen-Bradley Clock Tower

      Food & Drink

      At Random
      Cactus Club
      Palomino Bar
      Frank's Power Plant
      Club Garibaldi
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Sugar Maple

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bay View? Of all people who commute, 6.0% take public transportation in Bay View.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bay View? The cost of living in Bay View is 101/100 - which is 6% higher than Wisconsin.
      Bay View
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Milwaukee
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bay View? Bay View crime rates are 2,840, which are 69% higher than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      2,840 per 100k people

      22% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      22% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Bay View? The median income in Bay View is $69,349 which is 27% higher than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $69,34925% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $38,53529% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Bay View a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Marriage and Family therapist counseling Milwaukee
      Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center
      Aurora Sinai Medical Center
      Ascension Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee
      Saint Joseph Hospital
      Ascension Columbia Saint Mary's Women's Medical Center
      Ascension St. Francis Hospital
      Aurora Saint Luke's Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Metro Market Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Community Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Marquette University Medical Clinic
      Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Downtown Health Center
      Milwaukee Orthopaedic Group Limited
      Affiliated Medical Services
      MinuteClinic
      MidAmerica Healthcare Corporation of Wisconsin
      Milwaukee Eye Care Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are Bay View home prices? Bay View home prices are $185,616 - which is 11% higher than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $185,616equal to the US average
      Median rent price
      $9925% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      23% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Bay View have good schools? The Bay View graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      31%

      36% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Bay View a good place to live? Bay View has an overall rating of 70% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      6 total surveys

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