South Milwaukee is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 20,795 at the 2020 census. Situated on the western shore of Lake Michigan, South Milwaukee developed as a streetcar suburb located 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Milwaukee.
Midwest
South Milwaukee
Milwaukee County, WI
Population
20,678
Walk Score
82 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$979
Median home value
$200,500
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Oak Creek Parkway · listed 2011
Notable landmarks
- Lawson Airplane Company-Continental Faience and Tile Company · listed 2001
- South Milwaukee Passenger Station · listed 1978
- South Milwaukee Post Office · listed 2000
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