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West Allis, WI
A Milwaukee County city home to Wisconsin State Fair Park.
60,325Population (2020)
~40Median Age
~$68KMedian Household Income
~30,294Housing Units
~$204KMedian 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 West Allis, WI (approx., rounded where noted)
Local Knowledge
A City Built Around Industry and the Fair
West Allis is a city in Milwaukee County, home to Wisconsin State Fair Park. Originally known as North Greenfield, it was renamed after the Edward P. Allis Company (later Allis-Chalmers) built its manufacturing plant there, incorporating as a village in 1902 and a city in 1906.
Home buyers looking at West Allis will find an established city with historic residential districts like Kopperud Park, served by the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. Apex Realty Group helps buyers and sellers navigate West Allis and the surrounding Milwaukee County communities with real-time MLS access and local, on-the-ground guidance.
At a Glance
CountyMilwaukee
Incorporated1906
ZIP Codes53214, 53219, 53227
School DistrictWAWM School District
NotableWisconsin State Fair Park
NearbyMilwaukee, Wauwatosa, Greenfield
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What Makes West Allis, West Allis
Wisconsin State Fair Park, home to the Wisconsin State Fair and the historic Milwaukee Mile racetrack, sits within West Allis.
Each summer, the Wisconsin State Fair draws crowds to West Allis for rides, exhibits, and Grandstand Avenue.
West Allis City Hall serves as the civic center for a city that grew up around the Allis-Chalmers manufacturing plant.
West Greenfield Avenue is a historic downtown corridor with shops and restaurants in the heart of West Allis.
The West Allis Historical Society Museum at Monument Circle preserves the city's manufacturing and community history.
Homes in West Allis
Historic Districts, Established Streets
West Allis’s housing includes historic residential areas like the Kopperud Park Residential Historic District, alongside established homes throughout the rest of the city. 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 West Allis
West Allis is a well-established city with generally no formal homeowners associations. Instead, the city recognizes a number of neighborhood associations, such as the Liberty Heights Park Neighborhood Association, which are informal community groups rather than dues-charging HOAs. If a specific listing does have an HOA, it’s worth confirming status and fees directly.
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 West Allis. 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 West Allis
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
| School | Type | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School | Public | 4K–5 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate School | Public | Grades 6–8 |
| West Allis Central High School | Public | Grades 9–12 |
| Nathan Hale 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 West Allis-West Milwaukee School District or the school itself.
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Homes for Sale in West Allis
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Common Questions About West Allis
West Allis is in Milwaukee County.
The West Allis-West Milwaukee School District.
West Allis had a population of 60,325 at the 2020 Census, making it one of Wisconsin's largest cities.
Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, and Greenfield all directly border West Allis.
Yes — Wisconsin State Fair Park, home to the annual Wisconsin State Fair and the historic Milwaukee Mile racetrack, is located in West Allis.
West Allis is an incorporated city. It was incorporated as a village in 1902 (renamed from North Greenfield after the Edward P. Allis Company built its plant there) and became a city in 1906.
Real-time MLS listings for West Allis 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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