Moving to Oak Creek, WI

About Oak Creek

Oak Creek is a growing lakefront city of about 36,000 south of Milwaukee, anchored by the Drexel Town Square — a newer downtown built around city hall with shops, restaurants, a farmers market, and a civic plaza. Bender Park (Milwaukee County) offers 300+ acres of Lake Michigan shoreline with a beach and marina views.

Home prices in Oak Creek

Home prices in Oak Creek vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Oak Creek

• Drexel Town Square
• Bender Park
• Oak Creek Community Center and farmers market.
• Abendschein Park
• Lake Michigan shoreline along Bender Park.
• Howell Avenue commercial corridor.

Commuting from Oak Creek

• **MCTS**: **Route 80** (6th St) runs north through Oak Creek to downtown; **Route 82** (S. 13th–Howell) and **Route 81** (Amazon–Oak Creek) serve the city.
• Amtrak **Hiawatha** airport station (MKA at Mitchell International) is minutes north, with 7 daily round trips to downtown Milwaukee and Chicago.
• Highway access: **I-43/I-94** along the west side; **Howell Ave** and **S. 13th St** are the main north–south arterials; Lake Michigan on the east.
• Approximate drive to downtown Milwaukee: **~15–20 minutes** (approximate; longer at rush hour).

Oak Creek FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Oak Creek, WI?
  Home prices in Oak Creek vary by neighborhood and property type.
• How is the commute from Oak Creek, WI?
  **MCTS**: **Route 80** (6th St) runs north through Oak Creek to downtown; **Route 82** (S. 13th–Howell) and **Route 81** (Amazon–Oak Creek) serve the city.

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