West Allis, Wisconsin
West Allis is a city of 59,612 people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
Why visit West Allis
Townapedia lists 70 museums and landmarks, 77 parks and trails, 236 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Milwaukee County Zoo, Alverno College, West Allis Post Office and Abraham H. Esbenshade House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 52 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in West Allis
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Allis
West Allis is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. A suburb of Milwaukee, it is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. The population was 60,325 at the 2020 census, making it the eleventh-most populous city in Wisconsin.
From the Wikipedia article West Allis, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do14
Milwaukee County Zoo
Zoo and aquarium · 1.8 mi
Zoo in the United States
10001 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee
Alverno College
School · 3.6 mi
Private Roman Catholic women's college in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Career College
School · 4.7 mi
Technical school in Wisconsin, United States
Mount Mary University
School · 4.5 mi
Roman Catholic women's university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S
Uptown Theatre
Cinema and theater · 4.6 mi
Former theater and movie theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Lutheran College
School · 2.1 mi
Private liberal arts college near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks70
West Allis Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Post office in Wisconsin, United States of America
7440 West Greenfield Avenue, West Allis
Abraham H. Esbenshade House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Alexander Herschel and Pauline G. McMicken House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in West Allis, Wisconsin
American System-Built Homes
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
A set of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Illinois
Church Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
David W. Howie House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dr. Fisk Holbrook Day House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Single-family detached home in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Edward J. Dahinden House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Forest Home Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
George Schuster House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic mansion in Wisconsin
Goodwill Industries Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Industrial building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Greendale Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
58 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds77
Greenfield Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Park in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States of America
2028 South 124th Street, West Allis
County Grounds Park
Park · 3.0 mi
9480 Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa
Hart Park
Park · 3.0 mi
Park on the Menominee River in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States
Jackson Park
Park · 3.5 mi
Park in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
65 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes236
Blue's Egg
Restaurant · Breakfast · 2.1 mi
Blues Breakfast Lunch Community
317 North 76th Street, Milwaukee
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 3.1 mi
Pickup & Delivery Only location of the chain restaurant Buffalo Wild Wings with a limited menu
1621 Miller Park Way, West Milwaukee
10:00-02:00
Al Pastor
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
6533 West Mitchell Street, West Allis
Tu,We,Su 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Mo off
Antique Indian Restaurant
Restaurant · Indian · 2.6 mi
3933 South 76th Street, Milwaukee
Mo-Su 10:00-23:00
Balistreri's Bluemound Inn
Restaurant · Italian · 2.7 mi
6501,6503 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00; Tu off; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00
Buenavista Banquets and Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
7507 West Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
Camino
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
7211 West Greenfield Avenue, West Allis
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Colectivo Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.7 mi
6745 West Wells Street, Wauwatosa
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa-Su 06:30-18:00
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Firefly Restauraunt & Lounge
Diner · American · 3.0 mi
7754 Harwood Avenue, Wauwatosa
Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00; Mo,Su off
224 more on the map.
History
The name West Allis derives from Edward P. Allis, whose Edward P. Allis Company was a large Milwaukee-area manufacturing firm in the late 19th century. In 1901, the Allis company became Allis-Chalmers. In 1902, the company built a large new manufacturing plant west of its existing plant. The locale in which the new plant was constructed was at the time called North Greenfield; prior to the 1880s, the area had been called Honey Creek. With the building of the western Allis plant, the area was incorporated as the Village of West Allis, and it became the City of West Allis in 1906.
With the presence of Allis-Chalmers, the largest manufacturer in the area, West Allis became the largest suburb of Milwaukee in the early 20th century. After that, West Allis grew quickly. Between 1910 and 1930, its population grew fivefold. After 1965, the Allis-Chalmers company's fortunes had turned. By 1985, Allis-Chalmers' global workforce had shrunk to 13,000 from its peak of 31,000. Allis-Chalmers would then declare bankruptcy in 1987, closing their last Milwaukee office in 1999.
From the History section of West Allis, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Days Inn by Wyndham West Allis/Milwaukee
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
1673 South 108th Street, West Allis
Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
626 South 84th Street, Milwaukee
Churches and places of worship51
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Grand Avenue Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Second Church of Christ, Scientist
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
St. Martini Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Milwaukee West Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 2.5 mi
5500 West Greenfield Avenue, West Milwaukee
Nain Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 2.3 mi
1665 South 57th Street, West Allis
Shopping39
Gas and EV charging33
Schools, colleges and libraries105
Milwaukee Area Technical College-West Allis Campus
School · 1.7 mi
1200 South 71st Street, West Allis
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
School · Lutheran · 1.9 mi
330 North Glenview Avenue, Milwaukee
Healthcare41
Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Hospital · 2.9 mi
5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee
Clinical Cancer Center at Froedtert Hospital Campus
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
8800 Doyne Avenue, Wauwatosa
Map of West Allis
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.2 in | 13.5 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 17°F | 2.1 in | 13.6 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 27°F | 2.5 in | 8.3 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 36°F | 3.7 in | 2.1 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 2.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 21°F | 2.2 in | 13.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for West Allis (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Milwaukee County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-09-11: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2020-03-11: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport (MWC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Greenfield 3 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Wauwatosa 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Milwaukee 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Greendale 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- New Berlin 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Brookfield 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Franklin 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Cudahy 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Shorewood 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Glendale 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- West Allis July 2023 44 (Greenfield School--West Allis Historical Society Museum), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Allis July 2023 50 (West Allis Historical Society Museum--Honey Creek Bridge), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Allis July 2023 49 (West Allis Historical Society Museum--Honey Creek Bridge), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Allis July 2023 51 (West Allis Historical Society Museum--Honey Creek Log Schoolhouse), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Allis July 2023 48 (West Allis Historical Society Museum--Honey Creek Log Schoolhouse), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Allis July 2023 47 (West Allis Historical Society Museum--Honey Creek Log Schoolhouse), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Allis Tower 1 - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- West Allis July 2023 46 (West Allis Historical Society Museum--Monument Circle), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Allis July 2023 45 (West Allis Historical Society Museum--Monument Circle), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Allis July 2023 52 (West Allis Historical Society Museum flower bed), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Allis July 2023 43 (Greenfield School--West Allis Historical Society Museum), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Allis July 2023 42 (Greenfield School--West Allis Historical Society Museum), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Aloysius Catholic Church West Allis, WI - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- West Allis July 2023 41 (North Greenfield Railroad Station Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Allis July 2023 40 (North Greenfield Railroad Station Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Allis July 2023 54 (Wisconsin State Fair Park southwestern gate), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Allis July 2023 55 (Señor Sol), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Allis July 2023 53 (Alexander Herschel and Pauline G. McMicken House), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Milwaukee County Zoo, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West-Allis-PO Apr09, Freekee at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Las palmas west allis wi, Ceeren, CC0
- Taqueria buenavista restaurant west allis wi, Ceeren, CC0
- Cuppa tosa wauwatosa wi, Ceeren, CC0
- Qdoba wauwatosa wi, Ceeren, CC0
- CVS Pharmacy - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- St. Aloysus RC Church - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- ATC Power Lines - panoramio - Corey Coyle (11), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- ATC Power Lines c - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- ATC Power Lines - panoramio - Corey Coyle (12), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Lincoln Park Moble Home Community - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- McDonald's® - panoramio - Corey Coyle, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Natural Resources Park - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Walgreens Greenfield Ave - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- 2023 Wisconsin State Fair 50 (Exploratory Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 Wisconsin State Fair 17 (Wisconsin State Fair History Exhibit), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023 Wisconsin State Fair 53 (Wisconsin State Fair History Exhibit--bumper car), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023 Wisconsin State Fair 54 (Wisconsin State Fair History Exhibit), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023 Wisconsin State Fair 55 (Wisconsin State Fair History Exhibit), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023 Wisconsin State Fair 52 (Wisconsin State Fair History Exhibit--Little Setting Hen), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024 Wisconsin State Fair 43 (Wisconsin State Fair History Exhibit), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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