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Whitefish Bay, WI
Milwaukee County’s first incorporated village, on the bluffs above Lake Michigan.
14,954Population (2020)
~41Median Age
~$157KMedian Household Income
~5,493Housing Units
~$534KMedian Home Value
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2020 Census (population) and ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (age, income, housing units, home value) for Whitefish Bay village, WI (approx., rounded where noted)
Local Knowledge
Milwaukee County’s First Village
Whitefish Bay is Milwaukee County’s first incorporated village, on the bluffs above Lake Michigan. Incorporated in 1892, it’s home to Big Bay Park and a number of early 20th-century homes listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Home buyers looking at Whitefish Bay will find an established, walkable village with lakefront green space, served by the School District of Whitefish Bay. Apex Realty Group helps buyers and sellers navigate Whitefish Bay and the surrounding Milwaukee County communities with real-time MLS access and local, on-the-ground guidance.
At a Glance
CountyMilwaukee
Incorporated1892
ZIP Code53217
School DistrictWhitefish Bay SD
NotableBig Bay Park, historic homes
NearbyShorewood, Milwaukee, Mequon
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Where Whitefish Bay Sits
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What Makes Whitefish Bay, Whitefish Bay
Big Bay Park sits on the Lake Michigan bluffs, giving Whitefish Bay residents lakefront green space and views.
Whitefish Bay's stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline is one of the village's defining features.
The Herman Uihlein House, a 1917–1919 mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places, reflects Whitefish Bay's early 20th-century growth.
The G.B. Van Devan House is one of several National Register-listed historic homes in Whitefish Bay.
The Frank J. Williams House is another National Register-listed home reflecting Whitefish Bay's historic architecture.
Homes in Whitefish Bay
Historic Character, Walkable Streets
Whitefish Bay’s housing includes a number of National Register-listed historic homes, like the Harrison Hardie House, alongside established homes throughout the rest of the village. 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 Whitefish Bay
As a fully built-out, early-1900s village, Whitefish Bay has no notable neighborhood-wide homeowners association — most homes are not part of one. A small number of condo buildings may have their own association, so it’s worth confirming HOA status directly on any specific listing.
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 Whitefish Bay. 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 Whitefish Bay
School District of Whitefish Bay
| School | Type | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Elementary School | Public | 4K–5 |
| Whitefish Bay Middle School | Public | Grades 6–8 |
| Whitefish Bay High School | Public | Grades 9–12 |
| St. Monica School | Private (Catholic) | 3K–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 School District of Whitefish Bay or the school itself.
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Common Questions About Whitefish Bay
Whitefish Bay is in Milwaukee County.
The School District of Whitefish Bay. St. Monica School is also located in Whitefish Bay as a private option.
Whitefish Bay had a population of 14,954 at the 2020 Census, across roughly 2.1 square miles of land area.
Shorewood borders Whitefish Bay directly to the south, with Milwaukee and Mequon also nearby.
Yes — Whitefish Bay incorporated in 1892, making it Milwaukee County's first incorporated village, after residents sought to fund a local school independently.
Whitefish Bay is an incorporated village.
Real-time MLS listings for Whitefish Bay 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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