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West Allis, WI

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Urban suburb offering the best of small-town and big-city living

Suburban Urban Active Convenient Accessible Growing Central

West Allis is centrally located at the intersection of Interstates 41 and 94, just six miles southwest of Downtown Milwaukee. West Allis residents enjoy the benefits that come with living in a small town in addition to all the advantages a major urban city offers.

A bevy of restaurants, shops, bike trails, and parks are located all throughout West Allis. In West Allis, you can purchase fresh produce at the weekly farmers market, score deals at the West Allis Towne Center, visit Greenfield Park’s Cool Waters Aquatic Park and golf course, and attend a number of year-round community events. West Allis is also the site of the popular Wisconsin State Fair. Major Milwaukee area amenities like Miller Park and the Milwaukee County Zoo are adjacent to West Allis. The many metropolitan amenities of Downtown Milwaukee are just a 15-minute drive from West Allis as well.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in West Allis, WI is $863 for a studio, $1,270 for one bedroom, $1,415 for two bedrooms, and $2,298 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Allis has increased by 3.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,270/month
702 Sq Ft
House
$2,085/month
1,358 Sq Ft
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Transportation

70

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

43

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

53

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

Walker Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

249 Students

7
out of 10

Franklin Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

229 Students

6
out of 10

Jefferson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

412 Students

5
out of 10

Horace Mann Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

398 Students

4
out of 10

Irving Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

371 Students

4
out of 10

Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

761 Students

3
out of 10

Lane Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

381 Students

3
out of 10

Lincoln Intermediate School

Public

Grades 6-8

251 Students

Rating Unavailable

Nathan Hale High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,261 Students

2
out of 10

Central High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,007 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Milwaukee Zoo
  • Urban Ecology Center--Menomonee Valley
  • The Domes
  • Hank Aaron State Trail
  • Urban Ecology Center-Washington Park

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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