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A city in Milwaukee County on the western shore of Lake Michigan, about 5 miles south of Milwaukee.
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Oak Creek, WI
A Milwaukee County city along the western shore of Lake Michigan.
36,497Population (2020)
~39Median Age
~$97KMedian Household Income
~16,000Housing Units
~$332KMedian Home Value
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2020 Census (population) and ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (age, income, housing units, home value) for the City of Oak Creek, WI (approx., rounded where noted)
Local Knowledge
Where City Meets the Country
Oak Creek is a city in Milwaukee County along the western shore of Lake Michigan. Incorporated in 1955, it has grown around a modern downtown at Drexel Town Square while keeping lakefront parks like Bender Park and Lake Vista Park along its eastern edge.
Home buyers looking at Oak Creek will find a mix of established residential subdivisions and newer development near the town center, served by the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District. Apex Realty Group helps buyers and sellers navigate Oak Creek and the surrounding Milwaukee County communities with real-time MLS access and local, on-the-ground guidance.
At a Glance
CountyMilwaukee
Incorporated1955
ZIP Code53154
School DistrictOak Creek-Franklin JSD
NotableDrexel Town Square, Lake Michigan
NearbySouth Milwaukee, Franklin, Milwaukee
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What Makes Oak Creek, Oak Creek
Drexel Town Square is Oak Creek's downtown civic center, combining the Oak Creek Civic Center with shops, dining, and public gathering space.
Bender Park gives residents direct access to the Lake Michigan shoreline on Oak Creek's eastern edge.
The Oak Leaf Trail runs through Oak Creek, part of the broader Milwaukee County recreational trail system.
Abendschein Park offers a neighborhood pond and green space for Oak Creek residents.
Lake Vista Park offers another lakefront vantage point along Oak Creek's Lake Michigan shoreline.
Homes in Oak Creek
Established Subdivisions Near the Lake
Oak Creek’s housing includes established residential subdivisions like Lakeshore Commons, alongside newer development near Drexel Town Square. 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 Oak Creek
Oak Creek includes a number of established residential subdivisions, some with their own homeowners association — including Ashbury Woods, Camelot Trails, and Cedar Hills Estate. Dues and rules vary by development, so it’s worth confirming HOA status and fees directly on any specific listing rather than relying on a citywide 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 Oak Creek. 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 Oak Creek
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District
| School | Type | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hills Elementary School | Public | 4K–5 |
| Forest Ridge Elementary School | Public | 4K–5 |
| West Middle School | Public | Grades 6–8 |
| Oak Creek High School | Public | Grades 9–12 |
School assignment is determined by home address, not community name, and boundaries can change. Confirm current attendance zones and program details directly with the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District or the school itself.
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Common Questions About Oak Creek
Oak Creek is in Milwaukee County.
The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District.
Oak Creek had a population of 36,497 at the 2020 Census.
South Milwaukee, Franklin, and Milwaukee all directly border Oak Creek.
Yes — Oak Creek sits along the western shore of Lake Michigan, with lakefront parks including Bender Park and Lake Vista Park. Its city motto is “Where City Meets the Country.”
Oak Creek is an incorporated city, established in 1955.
Real-time MLS listings for Oak Creek 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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