Milwaukee is a wonderful community that has the advantage of an urban, metropolitan city without the stress or cost. Milwaukee offers a variety of career opportunities, excellent universities, low commute times, diverse neighborhoods, affordable housing and abundant recreational choices. Milwaukee also boasts professional sports teams, museums and performing arts comparable to cities more than twice its size. The Milwaukee Region’s size, accessibility and friendliness are among its greatest attributes. It’s easy to meet people and maintain acquaintances. Not to mention, Milwaukee is less than 80 miles away from Chicago – a good perk if you are looking for a quick weekend getaway.
There is no shortage of recreational activities in Wisconsin. In Milwaukee County alone, there are more than 15,000 acres of parks, the greatest acreage per person in the country. In 2009, the Milwaukee County Parks System was awarded the National Gold Medal for Excellence by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation and Park Association. We have an abundance of biking trails, golf courses and a strong running community. If you are looking for a place to live, Milwaukee has a huge variety of affordable housing options. Current and past MCW residents have lived everywhere from high-rise apartment complexes overlooking Lake Michigan in the Brady Street neighborhood to farmhouses with lots of extra land and everywhere in-between, all within a 15 minute commute to the Medical Grounds. Many residents have purchased homes near the Medical College in the Village of Wauwatosa. As a starting point, please feel free to visit the following sites: Real Estate Search and Choose Milwaukee.
Just three blocks south of downtown Milwaukee, The Historic Third Ward is known as “Milwaukee’s Arts and Fashion District” and offers the city’s most dynamic array of restaurants, spas, theaters, galleries and unique shopping, all in a historic warehouse setting. The neighborhood is also the home to the award-winning Third Ward Riverwalk and the Milwaukee Public Market.
The Village of Wauwatosa is located just minutes west of downtown Milwaukee and is the home of the Medical College of Wisconsin. Wauwatosa is known for its pedestrian-friendly stores and restaurants with plenty of boutique shops, and a Saturday Farmers' Market. Nearby, the Menomonee River and Hart Park offer an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities. Wauwatosa offers a variety of housing in beautiful neighborhoods.
Brady Street, an east-side Milwaukee neighborhood, itself stretches from the lakeshore to the Milwaukee River, with delis, bars, boutiques and Milwaukee nightclubs packing the entire length. The Brady Street neighborhood has a strong mid-20th century Italian presence with a multi-ethnic population.
Bay View's early days as a village helped create a degree of self-sufficiency for residents of today. The main thoroughfares of Kinnickinnic Avenue, Howell and Oklahoma, among others, are dotted with shops and restaurants, and other entertainment venues -- in fact, over the past decade, the small, independent character of these main streets have attracted a number of young entrepreneurs to the neighborhood, who in turn have opened a number of unique businesses. As a result, Bay View could easily be considered one of the most fashionable neighborhoods in Milwaukee.
The Washington Heights Neighborhood is located 3 miles northeast of the Medical College. The neighborhood itself is very walkable, and through a rejuvenation, is now host to many cafes, bakeries and shops. Architecture is a blend of bungalows, tudors and colonials. Washington Heights is a popular choice for MCW residents and students due to its proximity to MCW, affordability of housing and shopping options.