Affordable West Allis Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for West Allis.

About West Allis, Wisconsin

West Allis is a suburb of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a population of around 60,000 as of the latest reported census in 2010. West Allis was a reasonably small area for many years but became a significant manufacturing hub because of Allis-Chalmers, a substantial employer in the area for years. Over the years, Allis has diversified into a broader array of different industries, as well.

The city comprises around 27,450 households holding around 14,600 families. The population density is about 5,303 residents per square mile, with a mostly Caucasian population (86.7 percent). African American (3.6 percent), Asians (2.0 percent), and Native Americans (1.1 percent) do make up a noticeable portion of the city, though.

What to Do in West Allis, WI.

West Allis is home to the yearly Wisconsin State Fair, making it a popular tourist destination. The fair hosts' many events, including various types of concerts from popular groups of today and the past. West Allis also has easy access to many museums for visitors and residents, including the Milwaukee Public Museum, the Wisconsin Marine Historical Society, and the Grohmann Museum.

West Allis is also not far from the Brewers and Bucks stadiums in Milwaukee and has various stadiums within its city limits, such as the Recreation Complex, Beatrice Menne Haggerty Gymnasium, Reiman Gymnasium, and the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Other destinations in the area include the West Allis Farmer's Market, Westallion Brewing Company, and various other restaurants and breweries.

Working in West Allis, WI.

Like many areas in and around Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin, West Allis relies heavily on the manufacturing trade. When you combine the related industries (manufacturing, 17.8 percent, wholesale trade, 3.5 percent, and transportation and warehousing, 3.7 percent), you end up with nearly 25 percent of the economy. These numbers are either at or over the state average for such industries.

Healthcare takes up a large portion of the rest of the economy, with a 16.4 percent share, nearly three points higher than the state average. Food services are also high (8.1 percent), as is retail (12.1 percent). The rest of the area mostly falls within the 1-2 percent range, though construction does take up around five percent of the economy in this area.

West Allis, WI. Neighborhoods

The priciest neighborhood in West Allis is West Cleveland Avenue/South 124th Street. This area's median home value is $259,161, more expensive than nearly 78 percent of all Wisconsin neighborhoods. You'll find mostly small and medium-sized apartments in this area, though some single-family homes are available. The vacancy rate is 3.2 percent, making it hard to get into this area.

The median neighborhood is West Washington Street /South 116th Street, with a median real estate value of $185,269. Most homes here are single-family houses and apartments, like on West Cleveland Avenue. The lowest-priced neighborhood is West Greenfield Avenue/South 90th Street, with a median value of $164,209, mostly in single-family homes.

West Allis, WI. School District

West Allis has many elementary schools, including Franklin Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School, Irving Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School, Madison Elementary School, Mitchell Elementary School, Pershing Elementary School, Walker Elementary School, and Wilson Elementary School.

Middle schools include Frank Lloyd Wright, Lane, and West Milwaukee Intermediate School. West Allis Central High School, Nathan Hale High School, and James E. Dottke High School serve the upper grades. Two Lutheran schools are also available in West Allis, including Good Shepherd Lutheran School and Lamb of God Lutheran School.

Moving to West Allis, WI. Resource Guide

West Allis has the same resources and utilities you can find across most cities in Wisconsin. They have set up various companies to handle your electrical, garbage removal, heating, plumbing, internet, and cable needs. Make sure that you reach out to these businesses before you move into a home to see what utilities are active and which need to be turned on for you.

Outdoor enthusiasts may greatly appreciate this otherwise urban area, as it has four county parks, a dozen city parks, three biking trails, and much more. The recreation department maintains these parks, including pools, playgrounds, baseball fields, tennis courts, soccer fields, lakes and ponds, and much more. Many even have dog-friendly zones that make moving here even more relaxing.

West Allis, WI. Housing

West Allis has a below-average cost of living index compared to both Wisconsin (90.9) and the US (100), with a rating of 88.9. Most of this rating decrease comes in housing, which has a shocking 66.6 rating compared to 81.4 for the state and 100 for the US. The median home price in this area is just $153,900 compared to $188,100 for Wisconsin and $231,200 for the rest of the country.

By comparison, the rest of the city's numbers are comparable to the state or even a little higher. Transportation in West Allis is rated 98.2 compared to Wisconsin's 86.9. Most of the homes in this area are single-family, which may explain the low prices. And the area is a very working-class environment, and many houses are relatively simple but comfortable places to live. However, many apartments can be rented by single people or new families who have yet to find a home they want to call their own after moving.