Best suburbs in Milwaukee
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- Population: 40,387
- Median home value: $320,800
- Median rental price: $1,371
- Top schools nearby: Wisconsin Hills Middle School (grade A+), Brookfield Central High School (grade A+), Mill Valley Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $320,800
- Median rental price: $1,371
- Top schools nearby: Wisconsin Hills Middle School (grade A+), Brookfield Central High School (grade A+), Mill Valley Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#25. New Berlin, Wisconsin
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- Population: 36,513
- Median home value: $331,200
- Median rental price: $1,262
- Top schools nearby: Pleasant View Elementary School (grade A), Robinwood Elementary School (grade A), Forest Park Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+), Wisconsin Lutheran High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $331,200
- Median rental price: $1,262
- Top schools nearby: Pleasant View Elementary School (grade A), Robinwood Elementary School (grade A), Forest Park Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+), Wisconsin Lutheran High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#24. Franklin, Wisconsin
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- Population: 9,599
- Median home value: $344,200
- Median rental price: $1,069
- Top schools nearby: Lake Country School District (grade A+), High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Arrowhead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $344,200
- Median rental price: $1,069
- Top schools nearby: Lake Country School District (grade A+), High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Arrowhead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#23. Hartland, Wisconsin
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- Population: 20,885
- Median home value: $333,200
- Median rental price: $1,263
- Top schools nearby: Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A), Germantown High School (grade A−), County Line Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $333,200
- Median rental price: $1,263
- Top schools nearby: Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A), Germantown High School (grade A−), County Line Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#22. Germantown, Wisconsin
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- Population: 7,181
- Median home value: $458,300
- Median rental price: $1,370
- Top schools nearby: Lake Country School District (grade A+), High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Arrowhead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $458,300
- Median rental price: $1,370
- Top schools nearby: Lake Country School District (grade A+), High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Arrowhead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#21. Delafield, Wisconsin
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- Population: 3,463
- Median home value: $481,300
- Median rental price: $1,050
- Top schools nearby: High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Arrowhead High School (grade A), Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $481,300
- Median rental price: $1,050
- Top schools nearby: High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Arrowhead High School (grade A), Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#20. Merton, Wisconsin
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- Population: 1,351
- Median home value: $213,300
- Median rental price: $576
- Top schools nearby: Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A), Templeton Middle School (grade A), Hamilton High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), Divine Savior Holy Angels High School (grade A), Wisconsin Lutheran High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $213,300
- Median rental price: $576
- Top schools nearby: Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A), Templeton Middle School (grade A), Hamilton High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), Divine Savior Holy Angels High School (grade A), Wisconsin Lutheran High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#19. Lannon, Wisconsin
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- Population: 15,817
- Median home value: $393,100
- Median rental price: $1,490
- Top schools nearby: Wisconsin Hills Middle School (grade A+), High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Pewaukee High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $393,100
- Median rental price: $1,490
- Top schools nearby: Wisconsin Hills Middle School (grade A+), High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Pewaukee High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#18. Pewaukee City, Wisconsin
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- Population: 11,549
- Median home value: $360,100
- Median rental price: $1,222
- Top schools nearby: Marcy Elementary School (grade A), Arrowhead High School (grade A), Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $360,100
- Median rental price: $1,222
- Top schools nearby: Marcy Elementary School (grade A), Arrowhead High School (grade A), Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#17. Sussex, Wisconsin
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- Population: 38,610
- Median home value: $312,400
- Median rental price: $1,217
- Top schools nearby: Marcy Elementary School (grade A), Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A), Templeton Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $312,400
- Median rental price: $1,217
- Top schools nearby: Marcy Elementary School (grade A), Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A), Templeton Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#16. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
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- Population: 14,722
- Median home value: $273,400
- Median rental price: $1,152
- Top schools nearby: College Park Elementary School (grade A), Greendale High School (grade A), Downtown Montessori Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+), Divine Savior Holy Angels High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $273,400
- Median rental price: $1,152
- Top schools nearby: College Park Elementary School (grade A), Greendale High School (grade A), Downtown Montessori Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+), Divine Savior Holy Angels High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#15. Greendale, Wisconsin
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- Population: 12,213
- Median home value: $372,500
- Median rental price: $1,018
- Top schools nearby: Parkview Elementary School (grade A+), Westlawn Elementary School (grade A+), Cedarburg High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+), Dominican High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $372,500
- Median rental price: $1,018
- Top schools nearby: Parkview Elementary School (grade A+), Westlawn Elementary School (grade A+), Cedarburg High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+), Dominican High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#14. Cedarburg, Wisconsin
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- Population: 1,688
- Median home value: $272,800
- Median rental price: $2,156
- Top schools nearby: Walden III High School (grade B+), The Real School (grade B), Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School (grade B−)
- Top private schools nearby: The Prairie School (grade A+), Racine Lutheran High School (grade A−), St. Catherine's High School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $272,800
- Median rental price: $2,156
- Top schools nearby: Walden III High School (grade B+), The Real School (grade B), Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School (grade B−)
- Top private schools nearby: The Prairie School (grade A+), Racine Lutheran High School (grade A−), St. Catherine's High School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#13. Wind Point, Wisconsin
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- Population: 1,216
- Median home value: $405,700
- Median rental price: $1,146
- Top schools nearby: Lake Country School District (grade A+), High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Arrowhead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $405,700
- Median rental price: $1,146
- Top schools nearby: Lake Country School District (grade A+), High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Arrowhead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#12. Nashotah, Wisconsin
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- Population: 13,227
- Median home value: $248,000
- Median rental price: $1,217
- Top schools nearby: Maple Dale Elementary School (grade A+), Indian Hill Elementary School (grade A+), Nicolet Union High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $248,000
- Median rental price: $1,217
- Top schools nearby: Maple Dale Elementary School (grade A+), Indian Hill Elementary School (grade A+), Nicolet Union High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#11. Glendale, Wisconsin
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- Population: 47,919
- Median home value: $291,600
- Median rental price: $1,312
- Top schools nearby: Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A), East High School (grade A), Roosevelt Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $291,600
- Median rental price: $1,312
- Top schools nearby: Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A), East High School (grade A), Roosevelt Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#10. Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
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- Population: 3,279
- Median home value: $321,400
- Median rental price: $1,179
- Top schools nearby: Lake Shore Middle School (grade A+), Steffen Middle School (grade A+), Homestead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+), Dominican High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $321,400
- Median rental price: $1,179
- Top schools nearby: Lake Shore Middle School (grade A+), Steffen Middle School (grade A+), Homestead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+), Dominican High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#9. Thiensville, Wisconsin
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- Population: 1,530
- Median home value: $677,300
- Median rental price: $2,250
- Top schools nearby: Maple Dale Elementary School (grade A+), Indian Hill Elementary School (grade A+), Nicolet Union High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $677,300
- Median rental price: $2,250
- Top schools nearby: Maple Dale Elementary School (grade A+), Indian Hill Elementary School (grade A+), Nicolet Union High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#8. River Hills, Wisconsin
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- Population: 6,811
- Median home value: $382,500
- Median rental price: $1,622
- Top schools nearby: Maple Dale Elementary School (grade A+), Nicolet Union High School (grade A), Bayside Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $382,500
- Median rental price: $1,622
- Top schools nearby: Maple Dale Elementary School (grade A+), Nicolet Union High School (grade A), Bayside Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#7. Fox Point, Wisconsin
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- Population: 4,506
- Median home value: $407,100
- Median rental price: $1,433
- Top schools nearby: Lake Shore Middle School (grade A+), Donges Bay Elementary School (grade A+), Homestead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $407,100
- Median rental price: $1,433
- Top schools nearby: Lake Shore Middle School (grade A+), Donges Bay Elementary School (grade A+), Homestead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#6. Bayside, Wisconsin
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- Population: 13,707
- Median home value: $391,200
- Median rental price: $1,214
- Top schools nearby: Shorewood High School (grade A+), Lake Bluff Elementary School (grade A), Atwater Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $391,200
- Median rental price: $1,214
- Top schools nearby: Shorewood High School (grade A+), Lake Bluff Elementary School (grade A), Atwater Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#5. Shorewood, Wisconsin
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- Population: 25,102
- Median home value: $463,800
- Median rental price: $2,254
- Top schools nearby: Lake Shore Middle School (grade A+), Donges Bay Elementary School (grade A+), Steffen Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $463,800
- Median rental price: $2,254
- Top schools nearby: Lake Shore Middle School (grade A+), Donges Bay Elementary School (grade A+), Steffen Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#4. Mequon, Wisconsin
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- Population: 14,804
- Median home value: $466,900
- Median rental price: $1,262
- Top schools nearby: Whitefish Bay High School (grade A+), Whitefish Bay Middle School (grade A+), Richards Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $466,900
- Median rental price: $1,262
- Top schools nearby: Whitefish Bay High School (grade A+), Whitefish Bay Middle School (grade A+), Richards Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#3. Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
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- Population: 41,342
- Median home value: $388,600
- Median rental price: $1,699
- Top schools nearby: Brookfield East High School (grade A+), Wisconsin Hills Middle School (grade A+), Brookfield Central High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $388,600
- Median rental price: $1,699
- Top schools nearby: Brookfield East High School (grade A+), Wisconsin Hills Middle School (grade A+), Brookfield Central High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#2. Brookfield, Wisconsin
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- Population: 6,445
- Median home value: $433,300
- Median rental price: $1,424
- Top schools nearby: Brookfield East High School (grade A+), Wisconsin Hills Middle School (grade A+), Brookfield Central High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $433,300
- Median rental price: $1,424
- Top schools nearby: Brookfield East High School (grade A+), Wisconsin Hills Middle School (grade A+), Brookfield Central High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
#1. Elm Grove, Wisconsin
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