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What to know when moving to Milwaukee, WI
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The crime data for Wisconsin indicates a downward trend in both violent and property crimes over recent years. In 2025, the violent crime rate was 236 per 100,000 residents, which is 27.5% lower than the national average of 325.3. Property crime also showed improvement, with a rate of 981.4 per 100,000, significantly below the national rate of 1546.9.
- Violent crime: 236 per 100k vs. national 325.3, down 23.6% since 2022
- Property crime: 981.4 per 100k vs. national 1546.9, down 29.5% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 31.9% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Wisconsin).
Schools & Higher Ed
Milwaukee provides access to a range of educational institutions, with 22 postsecondary options available in the area, including well-known colleges and universities. Notable institutions include:
- Marquette University
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations, NCES, College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
Milwaukee County experiences an annual average precipitation of about 42.3 inches, spread over 123 rainy days. The area also sees around 30 days of snow each year, with a total snowfall of 5 inches annually. For outdoor activities, consider visiting:
- Milwaukee Art Museum - Rating: 4.8 (8465 reviews)
- Harley-Davidson Museum - Rating: 4.7 (11445 reviews)
- Mitchell Park Domes - Rating: 4.7 (7133 reviews)
- Veterans Park - Rating: 4.7 (4495 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places API.