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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
Ugh! - 1/6/2010
Milwaukee is a DUMP!
The ENTIRE city except for one tiny pocket on the far east side of the city is run down, old, dangerous and full of really backwards people. However, you could go out to the suburbs and be with the ultra conservative phony Christians. Sorry, Milwaukee is a big city full of A LOT of bumpkins and thugs. The true Mississippi of the north.
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If you want to be a big fish in a small, alcoholic - 12/20/2009
I've lived in Milwaukee, the city and an middle/upper suburb, all my life with the exception of college. If you like a bigger city with a small town feel, where you run into people you like, and don't like, on a regular basis, this is the place for you. And if you can handle one of the worst climates in the country- winter lasts from November-April, and you can expect 2 months of summer weather if you're lucky- then you will do just fine here. Most activities revolve around drinking. That's just a way of life here. So if you enjoy a fun loving, sports centered, overall friendly, albeit simplistic and close minded, alcohol-centered city with a terrible climate, Milwaukee, WI is the place for you. I, on the other hand, am looking to move as soon as possible.
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A great place to live - 12/9/2009
Milwaukee is very diverse. Minorities are the majority. The politics under Dem rules and every cultral's celebration is honored.
It snows here in the winter and it gets really cold here. Our summers are short and are winters are long. If you move here invest in a snow blower a sholver and least a
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Drug Law - 12/2/2009
I agree with the new law I think that inmate need a better direction to help them in the world. Treatment,education, and job training is a better result then prison. Most inmate have not had the experience to work or even was thought the ways of life in surviving. Giving them a chance to inprove there life would be a step way from the life style that they were use to living. There are a lot of good father, husband, and brother in prison who was only tring to make a living for their family. Please help them to learn other ways of helping their family instead of sending them to
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Not my cup of Tea - 9/27/2009
Milwaukee, as cities go, isn't too bad, but it isn't for me. I am more of a small town person so I am not attracted by all of the big city charm. I don't know if the crime rate is any worse here than in any other big city, but it's way too much for
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Milwaukee Sucks!! - 9/27/2009
Unfortinally I have lived in milwaukee for 15 years and im about to move finally!! milwaukee is cold ass hell winter last forever starting late october - april/may. Quality homes are only in surburbs thats still surrounded by undercover crack heads (meaning people using drugs). cost of living is pretty cheap but energy is high as hell espically in the winter!! the streets are horrible!! night life also, sucks there is nothing to do at all!! these young punks play their music extremly loud disturbing the piece!! it is very violent her just this summer we had nearly 1 killing a day or shooting. i reccomend stay where you at because milwaukee
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Can be great but, I hate winter - 6/2/2009
Honestly,
The housing costs aren't that bad but, where I live in this city I constantly have to get out of my house and ask people to turn the stereo down in their house. It's constantly bumping bass into my house and with a 1 year old, that makes it really annoying. Especially when they are trying to sleep. Down the street they are dealing drugs (at least that's the conclusion some of our neighbors and us came up with) We are saving to move to another city. I also do not like the winter time. I am tired of shoveling snow and getting stuck in it. summers here can be great but, Texas is calling
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I think Milwaukee is amazing - 2/6/2009
Milwaukee is an amazing place. I'm not sure why so many people complain about it. Yeah, it's cold. Yeah, we drink. Yeah, we tailgate. Yeah, we're sportsfans. That's who we are. We love a good deal. We're all about a summer picnic or a fall campfire. We like the local, small bars and festivals like Summerfest. It's NOT Chicago. It's NOT LA. It's NOT NYC. It's Milwaukee. We're appreciated because of that. I know there cons to living here, but just like any other city. We're a little segregated and we still need to rebuild some of our streets and the downtown area, but I think we have to award some credit to the city's efforts. They've reconstructed a major part of the highways, they've revamped Milwaukee Street (with an upscale night scene), there is newer housing on North Avenue, new shopping districts, museums, and more. What it all boils down to is, if you're looking to move here, do your research as you would any other place. Find a good area to live such as the places Keith has
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