The Town FilesSt. Francis, Wisconsin
City in Milwaukee County · population 9,161 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $234,500
- Household income
- $57,368
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 54.9
St. Francis is a city of 9,161 people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $234,500, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks hipper than 100% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 99% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 99% of Wisconsin towns.
How St. Francis ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in St. Francis is worth $234,500, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $57,368, which is more affordable than 11% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,004 a month. 54.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | St. Francis | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,500 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,004 | $951 |
| Median household income | $57,368 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 54.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in St. Francis
| People | St. Francis | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.6% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 10.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.7% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.0% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.3% | — |
| Work from home | 20.7% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 22.0 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.5% | 89.1% |
Weather in St. Francis
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 17.2°F. About 34.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.7 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Francis since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 2, 1977 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 12, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 91 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 12, 2014.
Severe weather in Milwaukee County since 1996
Milwaukee County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2025 | Flood | DR-4892: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| March 11, 2020 | Flood | DR-4477: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County had 469,055 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,142 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in St. Francis itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in St. Francis
3 public schools with 1,097 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis High | 9-12 | 554 | 17.9 |
| Deer Creek Intermediate | 4-8 | 304 | 12.7 |
| Willow Glen Primary School | PK-3 | 239 | 14.1 |
Towns near St. Francis
- Cudahy, WI1.7 mi · 18,204 people · home $216,500
- South Milwaukee, WI4.1 mi · 20,795 people · home $235,700
- West Milwaukee, WI5.8 mi · 4,114 people · home $207,400
- Oak Creek, WI6.5 mi · 36,497 people · home $331,700
- Greenfield, WI6.8 mi · 37,803 people · home $261,100
- Greendale, WI6.9 mi · 14,854 people · home $314,200
- Milwaukee, WI8.0 mi · 577,222 people · home $184,000
- West Allis, WI8.3 mi · 60,325 people · home $203,800
St. Francis questions
Is St. Francis, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, St. Francis scores better for retirees than 53% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 3%. 25.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.9).
How much does a house cost in St. Francis?
The median owner-occupied home in St. Francis is valued at $234,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,368, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,004 a month.
What is the weather like in St. Francis?
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 17.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.6 inches of precipitation a year and 48.7 inches of snow.
Does St. Francis get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Francis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 2, 1977. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)