Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County
Hales Corners, WI
A small Milwaukee County village bordered by Greenfield, Greendale, Franklin, New Berlin, and Muskego.
7,720Population (2020)
~39Median Age
~$88KMedian Household Income
~3,311Housing Units
~$310KMedian Home Value
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2020 Census (population) and 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates (age, income, housing units, home value) for Hales Corners village, WI (approx., rounded where noted)
Local Knowledge
A Small Village With Deep History
Hales Corners is a Milwaukee County village bordered by Greenfield, Greendale, Franklin, New Berlin, and Muskego. First settled in 1837 and incorporated as a village in 1952, it’s home to Boerner Botanical Gardens and several historic landmarks preserved by the local historical society.
Home buyers looking at Hales Corners will find a small, established village served by the Whitnall School District. Apex Realty Group helps buyers and sellers navigate Hales Corners and the surrounding Milwaukee County communities with real-time MLS access and local, on-the-ground guidance.
At a Glance
CountyMilwaukee
Incorporated1952
ZIP Code53130
School DistrictWhitnall SD
NotableBoerner Botanical Gardens
NearbyGreenfield, Greendale, Franklin
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What Makes Hales Corners, Hales Corners
Boerner Botanical Gardens, within Hales Corners village limits, offers formal gardens and walking paths for residents and visitors.
A fountain at Boerner Botanical Gardens adds to the grounds' formal garden design.
The Ben Hunt Cabin, maintained by the Hales Corners Historical Society, preserves a piece of the village's early history.
The Hales Corners War Memorial honors local veterans in the heart of the village.
The historic Jeremiah Curtin House is documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey as one of the village's notable early homes.
Homes in Hales Corners
A Small, Established Village
Hales Corners’ housing stock is predominantly established single-family homes in a compact village, a short distance from Boerner Botanical Gardens and the village’s other green space. As with any community, the specific mix of home styles, lot sizes, and price points varies street to street — the most reliable picture comes from current, real-time listings rather than generalizations, which is where Apex’s live MLS access below can help.
HOA Fees & Special Assessments
HOAs and Mello-Roos in Hales Corners
Hales Corners has no widely-documented, village-wide homeowners association. Some individual condo or townhome developments may carry their own association and dues, so it’s worth confirming HOA status directly on any specific listing rather than relying on a village-wide figure.
Mello-Roos is a California-specific special tax district, created under California law to fund infrastructure in some new developments — it does not exist in Wisconsin, so it does not apply to homes in Hales Corners. Wisconsin buyers should instead ask about a property’s regular tax assessment, which Apex Realty Group can help explain for any listing you’re considering.
Schools
Schools Serving Hales Corners
Whitnall School District
| School | Type | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Hales Corners Elementary School | Public | PK, K–5 |
| Whitnall Middle School | Public | Grades 6–8 |
| Whitnall High School | Public | Grades 9–12 |
| St. Mary Parish School | Private (Catholic) | 3K/4K–8 |
School assignment is determined by home address, not community name, and boundaries can change. Confirm current attendance zones and program details directly with the Whitnall School District or the school itself.
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Homes for Sale in Hales Corners
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Common Questions About Hales Corners
Hales Corners is in Milwaukee County.
The Whitnall School District. St. Mary Parish School is also located in Hales Corners as a private option.
Hales Corners had a population of 7,720 at the 2020 Census.
Greenfield, Greendale, and Franklin all directly border Hales Corners, with New Berlin and Muskego nearby as well.
Boerner Botanical Gardens, the Ben Hunt Cabin, the Hales Corners War Memorial, and the historic Jeremiah Curtin House are all within the village.
Hales Corners is an incorporated village, established in 1952, on a site first settled in 1837.
Real-time MLS listings for Hales Corners are available above, pulled from the same feed Apex Realty Group searches every day — or reach out directly and our team can walk you through what's currently available.
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