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Saint Francis, WI

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Lakefront living with Milwaukee at your doorstep

Lake Waterfront Scenic Suburb Commuter Airport Safe Low Crime Family Friendly Affordable

Saint Francis is a small suburban city on the shore of Lake Michigan, just five miles south of downtown Milwaukee. With its landscape primarily covered by residential neighborhoods, Saint Francis offers its residents a tranquil home environment with one of the Midwest’s most distinctive cities at their fingertips. The lakefront serves as a popular attraction for locals, with Sheridan Park offering a beautiful venue to enjoy the scenery. With General Mitchell International Airport right next door and multiple interstate highways close by, Saint Francis is a great option for frequent travelers.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Saint Francis, WI is $806 for a studio, $1,187 for one bedroom, $1,620 for two bedrooms, and $2,631 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Francis has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,187/month
679 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require 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.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Willow Glen Primary School

Public

Grades PK-3

226 Students

9
out of 10

Deer Creek Intermediate

Public

Grades 4-8

310 Students

7
out of 10

Deer Creek Intermediate

Public

Grades 4-8

310 Students

7
out of 10

Saint Francis High

Public

Grades 9-12

530 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lakeshore State Park
  • The Domes
  • Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin
  • Betty Brinn Children's Museum
  • The Milwaukee Art Museum

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.