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Hales Corners, WI

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Enjoy a peaceful atmosphere just outside Milwaukee

Suburban Family-Friendly Historic Convenient Scenic Accessible Peaceful Lush Commuter

Located about ten miles southwest of Milwaukee, Hales Corners is a small village near the intersection of I-43 and I-41. Home to Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corners offers residents a beautiful, natural retreat from hectic, big-city living. Hales Corners is also convenient to the expansive Whitnall Park, equipped with walking trails, a golf course, and a seasonal sledding hill.

Hales Corners, while predominantly residential, contains a slew of diverse restaurants and shops along Route 100. The nearby Southridge Mall houses a bevy of national retailers as well. Several annual events bond the Hales Corners community, including the Fourth of July Celebration and the Taste of Hales Corners Wine and Beer Tasting. The heart of Downtown Milwaukee is just minutes from Hales Corners, providing a broad range of metropolitan amenities.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hales Corners, WI is $965 for a studio, $1,137 for one bedroom, $1,518 for two bedrooms, and $2,133 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hales Corners has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,137/month
810 Sq Ft
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Transportation

61

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Edgerton Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

369 Students

8
out of 10

Hales Corners Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

512 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Boerner Botanical Gardens
  • Wehr Nature Center
  • The Domes
  • Milwaukee Zoo
  • Urban Ecology Center--Menomonee Valley

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.