Affordability
What it costs
Median income: $45,191. Median rent: $900. Median home price: $165,000.
- Median rent: $900/mo
- Median home price: $165,000
- Median household income: $45,191
- Rent-to-income: 24% of annual income
City guide · Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee, WI city guide. Population is 577,222. Median household income is $45,191. Median rent is $900.
Key numbers
Population577,222
Median income$45,191
Median rent / mo$900
Median home price$165,000
State income tax7.65%
Sunny days / year188
Climate
Everyday feel
Average high: 55°F. Average low: 37°F. Annual rainfall: 35 inches. Sunny days: 188.
- Average high: 55°F
- Average low: 37°F
- Annual rainfall: 35 inches
- Sunny days/year: 188
Taxes
State & local
State tax rate: 7.65%. Local tax rate: 5.5%.
- State income tax: 7.65%
- Local tax rate: 5.50%
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Frequently asked questions about Milwaukee
What is the cost of living in Milwaukee, WI?
Median income: $45,191. Median rent: $900. Median home price: $165,000.
Does Wisconsin have a state income tax?
State tax rate: 7.65%. Local tax rate: 5.5%.
What is the weather like in Milwaukee?
Average high: 55°F. Average low: 37°F. Annual rainfall: 35 inches. Sunny days: 188.
Is Milwaukee a good place to live?
Milwaukee, WI city guide. Population is 577,222. Median household income is $45,191. Median rent is $900.