Milwaukee, WI

Bay View

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$140K - $999K
For Sale on Trulia:
50 homes
Rent:
$500 - $5.5K
For Rent on Trulia:
132 homes
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What Locals Say about Bay View

At least 161 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 99 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 99 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 96 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 86 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say there's wildlife

  • 68 % Say there are community events

  • 67 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 66 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say car is needed

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  • Mario Zdybel
    "It’s walkable and has well maintained parks around. There are also sporadic trails and bike paths in the area. "
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  • Mario Zdybel
    "There is some public transportation but definitely doesn’t get you everywhere. However, drive times to most places I needed reach are 15-20 minutes. Not bad for a medium sized city. "
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  • Ryanhudziak
    "Bay View Bash, South Shore Farmers Market, Mittenfest, Bay View Classic, Chill on the Hill, Pumpkin Pavilion "
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  • Trulia User
    "The farmers market, Chill on the Hill, Bay View Bash and nighttime trick or treat are special community events. "
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  • Trulia User
    "this neighborhood is super dog friendly and i wish i knew how well upkept it is before i moved to walkers point "
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  • Trulia User
    "They would like the parks and public space. Also all the dog friendly bars and restaurant. There is also a dog park"
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  • Trulia User
    "I believe baby is an excellent neighborhood to live in as well as to have your dogs and cats and all that it's very safe."
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  • Trulia User
    "Decent commute. Not a lot of traffic on the streets and bay view is centrally located relative to the downtown area and the surroundings suburbs. Lots of highway entrances. "
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  • Trulia User
    "it takes me 10-15 minutes to get to work on the north side. I love this neighborhood and can't wait to buy a house here."
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  • Trulia User
    "Bay View is definitely an up-and-coming area, perfect for young families and young adults alike. Bay View is spattered with great restaurants, parks, and cute little shops. The people around here a great."
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  • Trulia User
    "such an amazing and peaceful place to live. super clean people are very friendly. holidays are awesome, always a festival at the park. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Currently, I work remotely; however, when I worked in-office I would commute ~20 minutes via car. There are some public transit options. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood to live in, lots of bars, restaurants, and parks to take your kids and dogs. I would recommend this area "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dogs are everywhere and very friendly. There are dog parks South Shore park for the dogs to play It is crazy I have to keep typing "
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  • Trulia User
    "My sister used to live here, I used to visit quite frequently. I love the restaurants and shops in the area and feel very comfortable with the people are very friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a good neighborhood to live in and is safe and big enough to live in a city but small enough to be quiet and calm."
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 11 years! We rented and then purchased a home 4 houses up the street from where we were renting. The local Organic grocery store, Outpost, is fantastic and so is the local pizza/cafe, Anodyne."
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  • Natashavargas5
    "Safe place to raise your kids and parks are close and people are very nice and neighbors are always looking out for each other "
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  • Natashavargas5
    "We have a diversity of people dog lovers everywhere people are pretty friendly and we have block parties and good events that are drama free"
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  • Connormctdsn
    "There are many parks and that is very residential very family friendly and only five minutes drive from the city."
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  • Stephanie
    "It's very dog-friendly here. Owners are responsible and pick up after their pets most of the time. There is a dog park nearby that is neat as well."
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  • Stephanie
    "It's a very decent neighborhood. Friendly neighbors, animal friendly, Definitely fun, among other things..."
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  • Michael
    "Quiet and peaceful neighborhood great for raising children. Wonderful school district!! There are fabulous restaurants, stores and bars nearby. "
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  • Quazanae W.
    "I have a 2 yo myself and that there are friendly neighbors and a safe neighborhood to enjoy the community!"
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  • Willow P. D.
    "Dog walkers are greeted happily, and positive small talk usually ensues. It's a friendly area with warm, compassionate, and neighborly people. "
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  • Summer W.
    "The area has great parks and there are many families that live in the neighborhood. It feels very safe and kids play on the sidewalk too. "
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  • Damian M.
    "I love live here! It´s beatiful, safe, and green, specially summer time. People are friendly, suranded by parks and a lot of new really cold restaurants."
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  • Nklahiff
    "I drive but there are buses. The scooters in the summer are convenient and needed but the main roads should get repaved so people don’t hurt themselves "
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  • Glorianavarro64
    "Down to earth, good people. All ranges of age, race and lifestyle. Eclectic and homey styles. Great parks and lots of community events!"
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  • Sarah L.
    "everything! only Bay View is Bay View. all the restaurants and shops the bowling alley movie theater everything has character!"
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  • Steven S.
    "Lots of of pedophiles in the area, don’t let your kids talk to strangers. Their favorite hook is to ask the kid to help them find a lost puppy."
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  • Morgan.l.bailey.1997
    "I’ve lived in bayview since 2012 and I’ve never had any issues living in bayview. Everyone is so nice and welcoming. "
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  • Amelia B.
    "lovely neighborhood with all ages and something to do most nights.. Lee's luxury lounge for skee ball, the palm for a craft cocktail or burnhearts for a beer"
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  • Vijayswearingen
    "Humboldt park has a variety of year round events that it hosts. City league softball leagues play in a variety of walkable parks."
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  • Evan91
    "Unique bars and restaurants. Friendly people. Easy access to downtown and the lakefront. Great parks. "
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  • Mswrightbee
    "Quite friendly neighbors everyone looks out for each other no break in’s nice food and shopping near by "
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