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Living in Riverwest Milwaukee

Riverwest is the 16th most walkable neighborhood in Milwaukee with 12,091 residents.

Riverwest has good public transportation and is very bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Cambridge Heights, Riverside Park, Harawbee, Murray Hill, Upper East Side, Brewer's Hill and Williamsburg Heights.

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79 Walk Score of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI

Riverwest is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI

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Locust St. Summer Festival Riverwest Milwaukee, WI

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Riverwest Milwaukee.

Riverwest is the 16th most walkable neighborhood in Milwaukee with a Walk Score of 79.

Find apartments in Milwaukee's most walkable neighborhoods: Juneau Town, Lower East Side and Marquette.

Riverwest Milwaukee Apartments for Rent

Riverwest Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Riverwest to other Milwaukee neighborhoods.

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Population

14 Muskegg Way 81 51 63 11,938
15 Clarke Square 80 51 57 8,046
16 Riverwest 79 54 85 12,091
17 Clock Tower Acres 79 56 84 1,685
18 Halyard Park 78 60 76 543

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 179 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Riverwest.

People in Riverwest can walk to an average of 5 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for Riverwest, Milwaukee, WIThis longstanding neighborhood has been transformed by an infusion of new investment and inspiration. Within less than 1 block you will find: Bliffert Lumber and Greenhouse, Alterra Coffee, Tracks Bar and Grill, Gordon Park and swimming pool, Pumping Station Park featuring a softball diamond and basketball court, and also the Re-threads resale fashion shop.

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on Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI

54 Transit Score of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI

Riverwest has Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options. Find Riverwest Milwaukee apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Riverwest has good public transportation and about 1 bus lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Riverwest on public transit.

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Photo of Shalem Healing Center in Riverwest, Milwaukee

Shalem Healing Center

Photo of Alterra Coffee - Humboldt Cafe in Riverwest, Milwaukee

Alterra Coffee - Humboldt Cafe

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Locust St Summer Festival Riverwest, WI

85 Bike Score of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI

Riverwest is Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips.

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Photo of Shalem Healing Center in Riverwest, Milwaukee

Shalem Healing Center

Photo of Locust St Summer Festival Riverwest, WI in Riverwest, Milwaukee

Locust St Summer Festival Riverwest, WI

Photo of Kellners Greenhouse in Riverwest, Milwaukee

Kellners Greenhouse

Photo of Alterra Coffee - Humboldt Cafe in Riverwest, Milwaukee

Alterra Coffee - Humboldt Cafe

thumbnail for Locust St. Summer Festival Riverwest Milwaukee, WIThis historic festival is a neighborhood tradition. Milwaukee features a variety of festivals, the most noteworthy the internationally acclaimed Summerfest. Locust street fest features an eclectic vibe of old and new; music , art , bmx bikes, puppies, reggae, bar-b-que and good friendly diversity frosting a cake of fun in the sun. Imagine fabled New York rappers neighborhood where Artists, DJ's and musicians plug into street lights, add food and crowds; welcome to Riverwest's The Locust St Fest

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on Locust St. Summer Festival Riverwest Milwaukee, WI

thumbnail for Shalem Healing CenterTHe Shalem Healing Center provides the Riverwest community an alternative for health care services. The Riverwest community portrays its diversity and acceptance through the variety of services from heath center to taverns found on Center St. and Locust St.

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on Shalem Healing Center

thumbnail for Locust St Summer Festival Riverwest, WIThe Riverwest community provides a warm loving home for artists of all talents and disciplines. The gentleman in the photograph is representative of the diverse creative community displaying works at the street festival.

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on Locust St Summer Festival Riverwest, WI

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