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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.

Moving within vs moving out of Wisconsin

Let's see how many people move within Wisconsin versus those who moved from The Badger State to another state.

As seen in our statistical data, more people in the state of Wisconsin have made up their minds to move out of the state (interstate moves: 64%) than to move within its boundaries (local moves: 36%).

If you’re like most Wisconsinites who have decided to move out of Milwaukee or out of other towns and cities in the state, then you should make sure your interstate move gets to be as organized as possible. Create a personalized moving checklist to plan your interstate move and keep track of your progress.

What do people move within Wisconsin?

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Local Wisconsin movers near Milwaukee

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Saint Francis, Cudahy and Oak Creek can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Milwaukee, WI sorted by distance:

• 11
  Brookfield, WI
• 11
  New Berlin, WI
• 16
  Waukesha, WI
• 16
  Germantown, WI
• 22
  Racine, WI
• 30
  Eagle, WI
• 33
  Kenosha, WI
• 35
  Pleasant Prairie, WI
• 39
  Winthrop Harbor, IL
• 44
  Waukegan, IL
• 47
  Round Lake, IL
• 48
  Grayslake, IL
• 54
  Wauconda, IL
• 56
  Vernon Hills, IL
• 58
  Fond du Lac, WI
• 60
  Buffalo Grove, IL
• 62
  Palatine, IL
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