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Bay View

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 14,682 residents · 2.444 sq mi
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The short version

Bay View has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,846. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $276,198. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the Milwaukee median. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Bay View; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,682
Population density
6,007 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,846
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$52,692
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,198
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,270
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.2%
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(11,393)
Black2.9%(428)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(2,013)
Asian0.9%(135)
Other4.9%(713)
Diversity Score47%(6,896)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(11,393)
Black2.9%(428)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(2,013)
Asian0.9%(135)
Other4.9%(713)
Diversity Score47%(6,896)
Diversity Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Foreign born
5.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 14,682 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $89,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $276,198, and the typical rent is about $1,270 a month.

How educated are people in Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 52.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 6.1% of people in Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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