What are the best places to live in Wisconsin?

ZipScore ranks every ZIP code in Wisconsin by safety, school quality, affordability, and quality of life. Browse the rankings above to find the top neighborhoods in Wisconsin based on real data from the US Census Bureau, FBI, and EPA.

What is the safest city in Wisconsin?

The safest cities in Wisconsin are shown in our Safest Neighborhoods section above, ranked by violent crime rate per 100,000 residents using FBI crime data. Use the search or filters above to explore Wisconsin neighborhoods by safety grade.

What is the cost of living in Wisconsin?

Cost of living varies widely across Wisconsin. Our rankings show median home values, median rent, and median household income for every ZIP code in Wisconsin. Use the affordability filter above or our free Affordability Calculator to find neighborhoods within your budget.

What are the best school districts in Wisconsin?

The top-rated school districts in Wisconsin are shown in our Best for Families section above, ranked by average school rating and student-teacher ratio. Click any ZIP code for a full school breakdown including individual school ratings.

Is Wisconsin a good state to live in?

Wisconsin offers diverse neighborhoods ranging from urban centers to quiet suburbs and rural areas. Use ZipScore to explore the data for each ZIP code in Wisconsin - including crime rates, school quality, housing affordability, air quality, and climate data - to find the area that best fits your lifestyle.

Wisconsin Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Explore all 8 ZIP codes in Wisconsin - crime, housing, schools, and more.

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ZIP · City	Population	Median Income	Median Home	ZipScore
53202 Milwaukee	38,120	$117,588	$432,644	76
53211 Milwaukee	26,480	$111,750	$569,239	73
53207 Milwaukee	36,280	$76,947	$313,719	67
53201 Milwaukee	2,840	$50,726	$188,500	52
53215 Milwaukee	57,140	$41,104	$197,700	52
53204 Milwaukee	40,810	$30,767	$92,108	45
53206 Milwaukee	32,840	$27,115	$108,654	41
53218 Milwaukee	36,940	$24,282	$90,185	41

Top 10 Safest Cities in Wisconsin

Ranked by lowest violent crime rate - FBI Uniform Crime Report data

#	ZIP · City	Crime Rate/100k	Safety Grade
1	53202 Milwaukee	139.0	A
2	53211 Milwaukee	174.0	B+
3	53207 Milwaukee	241.0	B+
4	53215 Milwaukee	546.0	C
5	53204 Milwaukee	755.0	D
6	53206 Milwaukee	773.0	D
7	53218 Milwaukee	780.0	D

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Wisconsin

Ranked by lowest median home value - US Census Bureau data

#	ZIP · City	Median Home	Avg Rent	ZipScore
1	53218 Milwaukee	$90,185	$736/mo	41
2	53204 Milwaukee	$92,108	$730/mo	45
3	53206 Milwaukee	$108,654	$740/mo	41
4	53215 Milwaukee	$197,700	$872/mo	52
5	53207 Milwaukee	$313,719	$1,206/mo	67
6	53202 Milwaukee	$432,644	$1,768/mo	76
7	53211 Milwaukee	$569,239	$2,048/mo	73

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in Wisconsin

Ranked by highest school ratings - best school districts for families

#	ZIP · City	School Rating	Safety	ZipScore
1	53211 Milwaukee	7.8/10	B+	73
2	53202 Milwaukee	7.4/10	A	76
3	53207 Milwaukee	7.2/10	B+	67
4	53215 Milwaukee	5.8/10	C	52
5	53204 Milwaukee	4.4/10	D	45
6	53206 Milwaukee	4.0/10	D	41
7	53218 Milwaukee	4.0/10	D	41

Wisconsin Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Top 10 Safest Cities in Wisconsin

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Wisconsin

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in Wisconsin

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