Safe area to live near Waukesha (Milwaukee, West Allis: apartments, how much, homes)

[kare1971]

My boyfriend is relocating to Milwaukee and wants live near the city but has to work in Peewaukee. Is there any good, safe areas to live between these two places?

Thank you

[Milwaukee City]

Any Milwaukee suburb is very safe and in Waukesha county all the suburbs are suburbs that are well off or upscale. The west side of Milwaukee is safe west of 50th street other wise West Allis, Wauwatosa, Brookfield, West Milwaukee, Elm Grove New Berlin Pewaukee itself are all nice suburbs. If he is looking for an urban setting then I recommend anything west of hwy 41 aka Washington Heights neighborhood that's in the city and north of I94. Wauwatosa is a very nice urban suburb with a lot of tree lined streets and a very nice quaint downtown and has a lot of shopping and dinning choices. Brookfield is very nice but more expensive. New Berlin is nice also but it is cheaper that Brookfield. Elm Grove is very expensive but is very nice as well.

[zacscott77]

I'm am not trying to be negative, but I wouldn't consider West Allis a "nice" suburb. It has a negative reputation that is warranted and your boyfriend will get a lot of negative reactions from people if he decides to live there.

"Stallis" has numerous entries in the Urban Dictionary. While anyone can write these, it shows what kind of reputation it has. Not many cities the size of West Allis can claim 13 entries into the Urban Dictionary. Read for entertainment and education into its reputation -

Urban Dictionary: stallis

Once again, I am not trying to offend anyone. Just trying to enlighten someone who knows nothing about the suburbs of Milwaukee.

If your boyfriend is young and looking for nightlife, I'd say live in the city. A lot of the city is safe enough. Wauwatosa is probably the nicest, hip suburb for young professionals and it is a little closer to Pewaukee. The other suburbs mentioned have a more suburban, "older crowd" feel to them.

[AmericanHistory09]

Originally Posted by zacscott77

I'm am not trying to be negative, but I wouldn't consider West Allis a "nice" suburb. It has a negative reputation that is warranted and your boyfriend will get a lot of negative reactions from people if he decides to live there.

"Stallis" has numerous entries in the Urban Dictionary. While anyone can write these, it shows what kind of reputation it has. Not many cities the size of West Allis can claim 13 entries into the Urban Dictionary. Read for entertainment and education into its reputation -

Urban Dictionary: stallis

Once again, I am not trying to offend anyone. Just trying to enlighten someone who knows nothing about the suburbs of Milwaukee.

If your boyfriend is young and looking for nightlife, I'd say live in the city. A lot of the city is safe enough. Wauwatosa is probably the nicest, hip suburb for young professionals and it is a little closer to Pewaukee. The other suburbs mentioned have a more suburban, "older crowd" feel to them.

please please please PLEASe please for the love of god please don't go by anything in the perverted, messed up, wrong & offensive on so many levels Urban Dictionary. For christ sakes! Anyways, I would go with Milwaukee City's answer for this question!

[Jesse276]

Originally Posted by zacscott77

I'm am not trying to be negative, but I wouldn't consider West Allis a "nice" suburb. It has a negative reputation that is warranted and your boyfriend will get a lot of negative reactions from people if he decides to live there.

"Stallis" has numerous entries in the Urban Dictionary. While anyone can write these, it shows what kind of reputation it has. Not many cities the size of West Allis can claim 13 entries into the Urban Dictionary. Read for entertainment and education into its reputation -

Urban Dictionary: stallis

Once again, I am not trying to offend anyone. Just trying to enlighten someone who knows nothing about the suburbs of Milwaukee.

If your boyfriend is young and looking for nightlife, I'd say live in the city. A lot of the city is safe enough. Wauwatosa is probably the nicest, hip suburb for young professionals and it is a little closer to Pewaukee. The other suburbs mentioned have a more suburban, "older crowd" feel to them.

This is exactly right, West Allis or Stallis or Dirty Stallis has a strong reputation.

[slamont61]

I have to suggest that the City of Waukesha should be considered. It's an urban setting and has gone through some nice up-grades. It's a walkable city setting without being too far from Pewaukee.

[springcityrobin]

West Allis is just more blue-collar but there are some pretty streets and homes there too. Many people here are biased against it and it is considered unfashionable by some. Depends how much you care what people think.

As for Wauwatosa: Well, people who live there seem to think it's the greatest. There are lots of older but well kept homes and a fair amount of shopping, etc. It is actually really close to the dreaded West Allis. Both are nearer to Milwaukee than Brookfield, Delafield, Elm Grove, Pewaukee, & Waukesha.

Brookfield, Delafield and Elm Grove are considered a little more expensive and "upscale". Waukesha and Pewaukee are a mix.

[Leaving123]

Give menomonee falls a try along with pewaukee !

[michaeljcheaney]

Both Pewaukees are very safe-The Village of Pewaukee is more residential, while the city of Pewaukee contains most of the industry.

The Shopping area is Located along Capital Dr. which runs thru both the City and the Village and contains stores such as Wal Mart, Menards, Staples etc. With a Costco scheduled to open in the fall of 2010.

The City of Waukesha on the other hand has a much bigger Downtown area that is experiencing a resurgence of sorts.

It contains Coffeeshops Art Galleries, Banks, and many apartments and Restaurants.

[Leaving123]

Live in Pewaukee or the Falls as they are both safe!