West Milwaukee is a village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,201 at the 2000 census. The median income for a household in the village was $35,250, and the median income for a family was $43,036.

Prior to the western expansion of the new United States of America into what became dubbed "The Wisconsin Territory," a mix of Native aAmerican Indian tribes were drawn here, as evidenced by mounds in the shape of lizards and other animals that were located south of Greenfield Ave. and west of 43rd street, known as "Indian Fields" The area area boasted rolling hills, meadows, thick forests and fish so enormous they could be seen jumping in the Menomonee River. Rare black swans were said to inhabit the area in the ponds of Soldiers' Home. Settlers were drawn by the cheap land. It is told in stories that the Settlers' union threatened to anyone bidding over $1.25 per acre into the river. In 1906 West Milwaukee was quite different than today. It was less than one square mile in size and had many taverns, a gravel pit, a 28 room mansion a number of large and small farms and even a pickle factory.

Formerly a part of the Town of Wauwatosa and the Town of Greenfield, West Milwaukee became a village in 1906. The influx of industry (Pauling and Harnischfeger located here in 1904), transportation (new roads, railroads, and streetcars to service the area), the swelling of the population to 909, and strong leaders fueled the village's urge for independence. What was once an area "west" of the City of Milwaukee has become West Milwaukee, the center (or heart of) Milwaukee County. Large farms, estates, summer homes, and gravel pits have become homes, shops, and industries which happily coexist. Ethnicity, once almost purely European, now includes a more worldly cross section of African Americans, Hispanic, and Asian peoples. Many who have moved still have fond memories of growing up in West Milwaukee. The year 1906 was a monumentous one. The average worker earned $500. A tremendous earthquake hit San Francisco, the supposedly unsinkable Lusitania was launched, the Statue of Liberty was rededicated after being lit by electricity and the Village of West Milwaukee was born and has been moving forward for over 100 years.

Today, West Milwaukee is recognized for its outstanding education achievements, historic architecture and, of course, proximity to virtually all of Milwaukee's best attractions and conveniences. Located near the center of the metro community, West Milwaukee provides easy access and ample employment, academic, cultural and sports opportunities for residents and guests alike.

Education is key in West Milwaukee. That explains why Milwaukee Magazine ranked the West Allis-West Milwaukee Schools as the Number One Overperforming School District in the Milwaukee area in 2012. According to the report just released by Milwaukee Magazine, the WAWM Schools were found to be the best district on a model that measures results based on economic grading. The West Allis-West Milwaukee Schools earned this ranking in both the K-8 and High School levels. This is an outstanding award and proves vision and community commitment pay off with positive results and recognition.

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