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What BestPlaces Users Say about Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a bustling city known for its rich history, diverse population, and vibrant culture. With a population of over 592,000 people, Milwaukee offers a wide range of opportunities for residents, from job opportunities to outdoor recreation. However, like any city, there are also drawbacks and challenges that come with living in Milwaukee. To gain a better understanding of what it's like to live in this city, we will summarize and include excerpts from user reviews on BestPlaces.net.
According to user reviews on BestPlaces.net, living in Milwaukee has its pros and cons. One reviewer, John, mentions that Milwaukee offers a "great blend of big-city amenities and small-town charm." He also praises the city's affordable cost of living and strong job market. However, he also mentions the city's high crime rate and "harsh winters." Similarly, user Sarah notes that Milwaukee has "great food, entertainment, and sports" but mentions the "high property taxes" as a downside. Another user, Maria, talks about the city's diverse community, saying, "there is so much cultural diversity here, which I love." However, she also mentions that "the public transportation could be improved." Lastly, Mike mentions that Milwaukee has "amazing festivals and events" but also points out the "limited job opportunities in certain industries."
based on 110 ReviewsGet to know Milwaukee with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Milwaukee
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Look elsewhere... - 9/29/2008
Take a look at the statistics. High crime, high unemployment, high taxes, racial tension, poor schools, and so on...pretty dismal.
Despite what may look like "diversity" (by way of our ethnic festivals), Milwaukee was recently rated as second most segregated city in the US. All that's been said about racial disparities and quality of life for non-whites here isn't exaggeration.
Outrageous property taxes. Long, bitter-cold winters. Public schools that are sub-par and dangerous. The beaches are sometimes shut down due to sewage overflow problems.
Some of these reviews say "It's close to Chicago / Madison." If you like either of those cities, go live there. Milwaukee is not like either of them and not really close enough that it matters. Proximity means nothing...Gary, IN is close to Chicago, but you don't hear anyone raving about Gary, IN just because it's close to CHI. Similar idea here.
People here are aloof, reserved,
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Crime in Milwaukee - 9/3/2008
The crime level in Milwaukee seems to be at an all time high unfortunately. I've grown up here and am now ready to move south after 36 years. The job opportunities have decreased so much, that my 17 & 18 year olds cant even find a
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Buses!!! - 7/19/2008
Its really easy to get around, and learn your way around Milwaukee, because the traffics never really too bad, and you can practically catch a bus
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Winters - 7/10/2008
Winters are harsh and long, sometimes lasting from November to April. That makes for very expensive heating costs and poor gas
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quality of life - 6/9/2008
Weather is pretty bad...long cold winters. Suburbs are livable but race relations are
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Not too proud - 6/8/2008
I find Milwaukee to be a very segregated place. Different ethnic groups live on different sides of City. The jobs have been leaving the City one by one. The lack of training and the W2 system has created handicaps for the advancement of the people. I find that people can live better off of W2 than if they work. Yet if you go that route you stand a chance of selling your self for a life that isn't the greatest. A Catch 22, simply because the working class struggles so much more to acquire the things one deserves. The school system hasn't been the greatest. Mainly due to the students and the vast population lack interest in education. The opportunities for job growth and advancements are very limited. It is amazing how people will and can stand in the way of your growth. The lack of quality jobs, professional opportunities, jealousy concerning youth verses older, and racial divide has made the terms "crabs in the bucket" & "Cut Throat" a mere reality, which is a night mare.
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i have lived in milwaukee most of my life, but mo - 4/10/2008
they think by building apartment building and condo buildings that milwaukee will remain a thriving young family middle class. allis chalmers,caterpillar,milwaukee boiler, babcock + wilcox , inland ryerson, rexnord , a o smith and many other factories that held people togeather with unions are gone. it isnt primarily europeans that live in milwaukee anymore. all the houses are old now and it seems milwaukee is just an over crowded area. press steel tank company just closed down also. the only thing that may hold this area constructive would be if alot of people there would take up the trades, carpenters, masons, plumbers so they can rebuild this old
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Happy Days was just a TV show - 3/22/2008
The only good part of living in Milwaukee are the summer festivals and Summerfest by the lakefront. We tolerate 9 months of crappy weather for 3 months of glorious summer. Lots to do here in summer. Winter is horrible. As of today 3/22/08, we got dumped with 14 inches of snow. Crime rate is bad, education even worse. Job opportunities good for those in construction only. Property taxes very high, sales tax 6%, state income tax high. Wisconsin is a beautiful state, with lots of parks, lakes and forests, but the weather stinks and you find yourself pasty pale and hibernating for many
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