Living in Riverwest Milwaukee

Riverwest Apartments for Rent

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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Riverwest is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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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.

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Riverwest Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Riverwest to other Milwaukee neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	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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thumbnail for Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI This 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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Riverwest has Good Transit

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Public Transit Routes

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

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Riverwest is Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips.

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Locust St Summer Festival Riverwest, WI

Kellners Greenhouse

Alterra Coffee - Humboldt Cafe

thumbnail for Locust St. Summer Festival Riverwest Milwaukee, WI This 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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thumbnail for Shalem Healing Center THe 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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thumbnail for Locust St Summer Festival Riverwest, WI The 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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