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Riverwest Area Facts

  • Riverwest has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Riverwest crime rates are 14% lower than the Milwaukee average
  • Cost of living in Riverwest is 6% higher than the Milwaukee average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Pumping Station Park
      Garden Park
      Gordon Park
      East Side Bike Trail
      Riverside Park
      Cambridge Woods Park
      Racoon Playground
      Pleasant Valley Park

      Entertainment

      After Gallery
      The Miramar Theatre
      Engelmann Stadium
      Juneteenth Day
      Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum
      Union Art Gallery
      Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts
      Theatre Building

      Food & Drink

      The Tracks Tavern & Grill
      Klinger's East
      Nessun Dorma
      Company Brewing
      Cheba Hut
      Axel's
      Gilbert's Liquor
      Cousin's Subs

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Riverwest? Of all people who commute, 11.1% take public transportation in Riverwest.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Riverwest? The cost of living in Riverwest is 99/100 - which is 3% higher than Wisconsin.
      Riverwest
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Milwaukee
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Riverwest? Riverwest crime rates are 3,552, which are 148% higher than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      3,552 per 100k people

      68% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29  

      68% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -0%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Riverwest? The median income in Riverwest is $75,755 which is 7% lower than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $75,7557% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $50,68413% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      16% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Riverwest 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 Riverwest home prices? Riverwest home prices are $307,185 - which is 2% higher than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $307,1856% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,4611% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      37% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Riverwest have good schools? The Riverwest graduation rate is 90% - which is 2% higher than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      10%

      80% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Riverwest a good place to live? Riverwest has an overall rating of 75% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      4 total surveys

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