Milwaukee is a city that wears its heart on its sleeve; a big heart - warm, welcoming, full of energy. Rich in charming ethnic neighborhoods and heritage, the home of Miller beer and Harley-Davidson motorcycles, Milwaukee is the place to come for a distinctive mix of diversions. South Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County.
The city's spectacular Lake Michigan shoreline hosts a summer-long schedule of festivals, including the world's biggest outdoor music gig, Summerfest, and more than a dozen ethnic festivals. Theater, dance and music performances keep Milwaukee's large number of theatrical venues busy - from the grand dame Pabst Theater to the Historic Third Ward "off-Broadway" scene.
When you visit the Genuine American City you'll step into a community that is in the midst of a $2 billion boom in tourism development. Among favorite Milwaukee traditions like ethnic festivals and brewery tours, are new and exciting developments you must see. From the Milwaukee Art Museum's Santiago Calatrava expansion and Miller Park to Potawatomi Bingo Casino and a scenic RiverWalk, this city has it all!
The Milwaukee Art Museum's magnificent masterpiece - the new Quadracci Pavilion and Burke Brise Soleil - has become a Milwaukee icon. This is the first Calatrava-designed building to be completed in the United States.
Enjoy the finest in ballpark amenities and fan comfort at Miller Park, the only ballpark in North America that boasts a fan-shaped convertible roof and a natural grass playing field. Potawatomi Bingo Casino's new entertainment center features 1,000 slots, 24 blackjack tables, a bingo hall that seats more than 2,000 players and the "Northern Lights Theater" offering some of the hottest entertainment anywhere. Milwaukee's RiverWalk, located in the heart of downtown, offers eye-catching art displays, eclectic shops, exciting nightlife, along with some of the city's best brewpubs and restaurants.
Milwaukee continues to grow as a must-see premier destination. . In the face of all the progress, the old-world traditions and small town values that make Milwaukee the Genuine American City remain. The strongly held values of family, ethnic and cultural diversity and warm hospitality make Milwaukee the ideal destination.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $186,162
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 21,125. South Milwaukee covers 4.78 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 670 feet above sea level
Zip codes: 53172
Weather
South Milwaukee, WI climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 81.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 13.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 18 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at South Milwaukee is 34.81 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 4.03 Inches.
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tive mix of diversions. South Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County.