West Milwaukee, Wisconsin
West Milwaukee is a village of 4,038 people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
Why visit West Milwaukee
Townapedia lists 71 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 93 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Alverno College, Herzing University, Abraham H. Esbenshade House and Alexander Herschel and Pauline G. McMicken 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 Milwaukee
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About West Milwaukee
West Milwaukee is a village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located in the center of the county, approximately 1 mi (1.6 km) south of American Family Field. The population was 4,114 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article West Milwaukee, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Alverno College
School · 2.1 mi
Private Roman Catholic women's college in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Herzing University
School · 3.1 mi
Private university in Wisconsin, United States
Marquette University
School · 2.7 mi
Private university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Miller High Life Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.4 mi
Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Uptown Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.4 mi
Former theater and movie theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Lutheran College
School · 3.1 mi
Private liberal arts college near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Museums and landmarks71
Abraham H. Esbenshade House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Alexander Herschel and Pauline G. McMicken House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in West Allis, Wisconsin
American System-Built Homes
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
A set of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Illinois
Basilica of St. Josaphat
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Church building in Milwaukee, United States of America
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Central Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Headquarters for the Milwaukee Public Library System, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Charles Abresch House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Church Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
David W. Howie House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Edward J. Dahinden House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Florida and Third Industrial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
Forest Home Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
59 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
Jackson Park
Park · 1.2 mi
Park in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
3500 West Forest Home Avenue, Milwaukee
Hart Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Park on the Menominee River in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes93
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings
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 · 1.2 mi
6533 West Mitchell Street, West Allis
Tu,We,Su 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Mo off
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex
1601 Miller Park Way, West Milwaukee
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Las Palmas
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
1901 South 60th Street, West Allis
Tu-Fr 15:00-00:00; Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-23:30
National Pizza Pub & Grille
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
5501 West National Avenue, West Milwaukee
Mo-Su 15:00-23:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
6728 West Greenfield Avenue, West Allis
Su-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-00:00
Spicy Tuna
Restaurant · Sushi · 0.5 mi
4823 West National Avenue, West Milwaukee
Mo-Fr 11:00-15:30,16:30-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su off
Taqueria Buenavista
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
6000 West Burnham Street, West Allis
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-00:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Vientiane Noodle Shop
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.0 mi
3422 West National Avenue, Milwaukee
Tu-Su 10:00-20:30
4th Base Restaurant
Bar and pub · 0.6 mi
5117 West National Avenue, West Milwaukee
Su 10:30-16:00; We,Fr 10:30-22:00+; Sa 10:00-22:00+
81 more on the map.
History
The history of West Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is tightly linked to the industrial and railroad expansion of the greater Milwaukee area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Before its formal incorporation, the area served as a critical nexus for commerce and transportation, primarily due to its proximity to major rail lines.
The land that became West Milwaukee was initially part of the Town of Wauwatosa and later the Town of Greenfield. Its destiny was shaped by the arrival of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway (Milwaukee Road), which established significant shops, roundhouses, and switching yards here.
From the History section of West Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship30
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
2235 West Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Milwaukee West Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.6 mi
5500 West Greenfield Avenue, West Milwaukee
Nain Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 0.7 mi
1665 South 57th Street, West Allis
Saint Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church of Milwaukee
Church · 2.8 mi
Saints Cyril & Methodius Orthodox Church
Church · Orthodox · 1.3 mi
2505 South 30th Street, Milwaukee
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries68
Carmen High School of Science and Technology, South
School · 0.9 mi
1712 South 32nd Street, Milwaukee
Prince of Peace School - 22nd Street Campus
School · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
1646 South 22nd Street, Milwaukee
Prince of Peace School - 25th Street Campus
School · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
1114 South 25th Street, Milwaukee
St. Rafael the Archangel School North Campus
School · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
2251 South 31st Street, Milwaukee
Healthcare13
Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Hospital · 0.9 mi
5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee
Aurora Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
6609 West Greenfield Avenue, West Allis
Map of West Milwaukee
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
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- West Allis 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Milwaukee 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Greenfield 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Wauwatosa 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Greendale 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- St. Francis 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Hales Corners 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Elm Grove 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Shorewood 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Cudahy 7 mi southeast, about 11 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
- Huntington west Milwaukee, Ceeren, CC0
- Jimmy John's west Milwaukee, Ceeren, CC0
- Ice house bar and grill west Milwaukee, Ceeren, CC0
- Kfc west Milwaukee, Ceeren, CC0
- Quality floors carpet and vinyl west Milwaukee, Ceeren, CC0
- West Milwaukee Police Vehicle, Lightburst, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, The original uploader was Sulfur at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milwaukee Cathedral 3, Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Second Church of Christ Scientist Mar10, Freekee, Public domain
- Milwaukee County Courthouse built 1931, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salem Evangelical Milwaukee Apr11, Freekee, CC0
- Juneau Highlands HD Nov2011, Freekee, CC0
- Milwaukee Hospital NRHP Mar10, Freekee, Public domain
- Pythian Castle Dec2011, Freekee, CC0
- Tripoli Shrine Temple, The original uploader was Sulfur at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grand Avenue Congregational Church, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pritzlaff Bldg Apr13, Freekee, CC0
- St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Exterior, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wrokic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St George Melkite Mar10, Freekee, Public domain
- Wadham Seneca Apr09, Freekee at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Kilbourn Masonic Temple Mar10, Freekee, Public domain
- Johnston Hall Milw Mar10, Freekee, Public domain
- Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee seen from Wisconsin Avenue, Flickr user puroticorico, CC BY 2.0
- Lohman Funeral Home Apr11, Freekee, CC0
- 1906 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Factory Building, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Saint Anthony Hospital (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield-School Apr09, Freekee at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Washington-Highlands-Dist Aug09, Freekee, Public domain
- St.Patrick's Church Milwaukee Apr11, Freekee, CC0
- Henry & Marie Harnischfeger House, Lightburst, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, The original uploader was Sulfur at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Taqueria buenavista restaurant west allis wi, Ceeren, CC0
- Las palmas west allis wi, Ceeren, CC0
- Cermak fresh market Milwaukee wi, Ceeren, CC0
- Target Miller park Way, Ceeren, CC0
- Cheng wong restaurant Milwaukee wi, Ceeren, CC0
- Oasis nail spa Milwaukee wi, Ceeren, CC0
- Subway Miller park way Milwaukee wi, Ceeren, CC0
- Ultimate dental care Milwaukee wi, Ceeren, CC0
- Chilis milwaukee wi, Ceeren, CC0
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