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Wisconsin
South Milwaukee
Population 20,442
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Wisconsin
Oak Creek
Population 37,325
South Milwaukee, WI vs Oak Creek, WI
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | South Milwaukee, WI | Oak Creek, WI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,442 | 37,325 |
| Median Household Income | $73,427 | $96,555 |
| Median Rent | $1,014/mo | $1,452/mo |
| Median Home Value | $235,700 | $331,700 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 97 | 97 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 41.3% | 33.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | 4.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4% (county) | 2.8% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 130 | 72 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 976 | 1,792 |
| Median AQI | 43 | 43 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 228 | 228 |
| Summer Highs | 78°F | 78°F |
| Winter Lows | 19°F | 19°F |
| Snowfall | 49 in/yr | 49 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 24.2 min | 23 min |
| Hospitals | — | — |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | — |
| Students per Teacher | 13.3 | 16.3 |
| College Degree Rate | 29.9% | 39.4% |
| Foreign-Born % | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -2.9% | +4.9% |
South Milwaukee, WI
Oak Creek, WI
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.