Best Milwaukee Neighborhoods: Cedarburg

December 28, 2012

Before you call your Milwaukee mover, you’ll want to do your research and find a neighborhood in Milwaukee that’s the right fit for you. With so many options to choose from, you’ll want to investigate, review and visit each community before you make a buying decision.

Here’s a quick run-down of Cedarburg and why you might want to call this Milwaukee suburb your new home.

Location: Cedarburg is located just 20 miles north of Milwaukee.

Highlights:

Easy access to I-94
Located on the banks of Cedar Creek
Historical tourist area
Five-story stone gristmill (now a brewing company)
Woolen mill (now a historical shopping and tourist destination)
Two historic districts – Washington Avenue and Columbia Road
The last covered bridge in the state of Wisconsin
Over six city parks
Cross country skiing in the winter
Canoeing in the summer
FORBES MAGAZINE ranked Ozaukee County the 2nd Best Place in the nation to raise a family (2008)
MONDAY MAGAINE ranked Ozaukee County the 19th Best Place in the nation for a long life, with a life expectancy of just under 80 years

Positives:

Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam (WKCE) scores for 3rd, 4th, 8th and 10th graders rated the Cedarburg School District 2nd out of 50 school districts in southeastern Wisconsin
High graduation rates
Low crime rates
High standard of living
UW-Population Health Institute report ranked Ozaukee County the healthiest in the state

Negatives:

Congestion – especially in the summer
Commute into the city

If you’re looking for a purely unique area to call home, Cedarburg might be the place for you. This quaint community has a lot to offer its residents and is worth a visit.

*Photo attributed to Shamanic Shift via the creative commons license.

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