Downtown Milwaukee vs Lower East Side

Milwaukee, WI Neighborhood Comparison

Downtown Milwaukee's median sale price is $495k, about $170k (52%) more than Lower East Side's $325k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Downtown Milwaukee
$495k median
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Neighborhood B
Lower East Side
$325k median
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Downtown Milwaukee
Metric
Lower East Side
$495k
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Median Price
$325k
6/10
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School Rating
8/10
Downtown Milwaukee
Median Price
100%
School Rating
75%
Lower East Side
Median Price
66%
School Rating
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Milwaukee or Lower East Side more expensive?

Downtown Milwaukee has a median home price of $495k and Lower East Side is $325k. Lower East Side is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Downtown Milwaukee or Lower East Side?

Downtown Milwaukee has a school rating of 6/10 and Lower East Side rates 8/10 (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Downtown Milwaukee has no Walk Score on file. Lower East Side has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.