Living in Milwaukee

Residency is three years of your life and where you spend it matters. Milwaukee is a city that tends to surprise people who haven’t spent time here, and we think that’s one of its best qualities.

A City That’s Easy to Love

Milwaukee sits on the western shore of Lake Michigan, about an hour north of Chicago, and it offers something genuinely rare: big-city culture and amenities without big-city stress. Commute times are among the lowest of any major metro in the country, housing is affordable, and the city’s network of distinct, walkable neighborhoods means you can almost always find a pocket of the city that feels like home.

The cultural calendar is packed year-round. Summer kicks off with Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival, and continues with a remarkable stretch of ethnic and cultural festivals along the lakefront, from Mexican Fiesta to Irish Fest to the Asian Moon Festival, reflecting the city’s deep diversity. The Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Public Museum, and Mitchell Park Domes are worth the visit, and the city’s theater district, Milwaukee Ballet, and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra give it a genuine arts scene. Sports fans are well covered too — the Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers, and Milwaukee Admirals all call the city home.

When winter arrives (and it does arrive), Milwaukee leans into it. Cross-country skiing, ice skating, and snowshoeing are all close at hand, and the city’s indoor food and bar scene more than holds its own on cold nights.

The South Side

Our clinic is located in the heart of Milwaukee’s South Side, the 53204 zip code, one of the city’s most culturally rich and tightly knit communities. With a large and vibrant Latino/a population, thriving local restaurants, taquerias, bakeries, and community events, the South Side has an energy and identity all its own. Residents who train here don’t just work in this neighborhood — many come to genuinely love it.

Where Do Residents Live?

Most of our residents live within a short commute of the clinic. Popular neighborhoods include:

• Bay View — a walkable, creative neighborhood with coffee shops, restaurants, and a relaxed vibe; a favorite among young professionals and families alike
• Walker’s Point — artsy and eclectic, close to the clinic, with a growing food and nightlife scene
• The East Side — college-town energy near UW-Milwaukee, with easy lake access and a lively restaurant strip
• Wauwatosa — a quieter suburb just west of the city, popular with residents who have families, with excellent schools and a charming downtown of its own
• Shorewood / Whitefish Bay — leafy north shore suburbs known for top-rated schools and a strong sense of community