Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Brown Deer village, WI

25 neighborhoods with growth potential — still affordable, increasingly walkable, and showing improving conditions. Ranked by affordability, walkability, employment, safety, and air quality.

Population: 12,5932026 Data

Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Brown Deer village, WI — Key Takeaways

Brown Deer village has 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential. The most affordable up-and-coming area is Lake Ivanhoe CDP with a median home value of $173,800. The strongest job market is in Forest Junction CDP with an unemployment rate of 0.6%.

Brown Deer village has a population of 12,593, a median household income of $88,164, an unemployment rate of 3.8%, and a poverty rate of 10.4%. The median home value citywide is $207,600, which is 26% below the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods

Forest Junction CDP

57/100

Up-and-Coming Score

$179,900

Unemp: 0.6%

Dale CDP

54/100

Up-and-Coming Score

$186,600

Unemp: 1.3%

Winchester CDP

54/100

Up-and-Coming Score

$192,200

Unemp: 0.9%

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Up-and-coming neighborhoods in Brown Deer village ranked by growth potential score, with median home value, walk score, unemployment rate, crime rate, and rent.
#	Neighborhood	Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Unemployment	Crime Rate	Rent
	Forest Junction CDP	57	$179,900	—	0.6%	0.6 per 1K	$632
	Dale CDP	54	$186,600	—	1.3%	0.6 per 1K	$549
	Winchester CDP	54	$192,200	—	0.9%	0.6 per 1K	$954
4	Lake Ivanhoe CDP	54	$173,800	—	2.9%	0.6 per 1K	$1,042
5	Lily Lake CDP	52	$242,600	—	0.0%	0.6 per 1K	N/A
6	Taycheedah CDP	52	$220,300	—	0.0%	0.6 per 1K	N/A
7	Lake Camelot CDP	52	$300,000	—	0.0%	0.6 per 1K	N/A
8	Van Dyne CDP	52	$262,600	—	0.0%	0.6 per 1K	$671
9	Potter Lake CDP	52	$284,900	—	0.0%	0.6 per 1K	N/A
10	Gibbsville CDP	52	$239,700	—	0.0%	0.6 per 1K	$1,156
11	Browns Lake CDP	52	$288,400	—	0.0%	0.6 per 1K	N/A
12	Rome CDP	52	$250,000	—	0.0%	0.6 per 1K	$1,144
13	Seymour CDP	51	$216,800	—	0.9%	0.6 per 1K	N/A
14	Hingham CDP	51	$229,400	—	0.8%	0.6 per 1K	$925
15	Butte des Morts CDP	51	$346,300	—	0.8%	0.6 per 1K	$940
16	Lake Koshkonong CDP	51	$322,500	—	0.9%	0.6 per 1K	$1,111
17	St. Peter CDP	50	$311,600	—	1.2%	0.6 per 1K	N/A
18	Lauderdale Lakes CDP	49	$287,600	—	1.8%	0.6 per 1K	N/A
19	Okauchee Lake CDP	49	$421,400	—	1.5%	0.6 per 1K	$990
20	St. Joseph CDP	49	$225,700	—	1.8%	0.6 per 1K	$865
21	Lake Arrowhead CDP	48	$274,700	—	2.3%	0.6 per 1K	N/A
22	Eagle Lake CDP	47	$226,400	—	2.8%	0.6 per 1K	N/A
23	Lake Wazeecha CDP	47	$208,600	—	2.6%	0.6 per 1K	N/A
24	Polonia CDP	47	$264,300	—	2.5%	0.6 per 1K	$788
25	Powers Lake CDP	42	$272,100	—	4.9%	0.6 per 1K	N/A

Rankings by Category

Top 5 up-and-coming neighborhoods in Brown Deer village for each growth-potential metric.

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Lake Ivanhoe CDP
$173,800
2
Forest Junction CDP
$179,900
3
Dale CDP
$186,600
4
Winchester CDP
$192,200
5
Lake Wazeecha CDP
$208,600

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Forest Junction CDP
0.6 per 1K
2
Dale CDP
0.6 per 1K
3
Winchester CDP
0.6 per 1K
4
Lake Ivanhoe CDP
0.6 per 1K
5
Lily Lake CDP
0.6 per 1K

Lowest Rent

Lowest median rent

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
St. Peter CDP
$153,188
2
Okauchee Lake CDP
$128,785
3
Polonia CDP
$124,722
4
Browns Lake CDP
$120,719
5
Van Dyne CDP
$109,688

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

How We Identify Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Brown Deer village

Up-and-coming neighborhoods are identified using a Growth Potential Score that evaluates five weighted categories. These areas are still affordable relative to the city average but show strong fundamentals that suggest improving conditions and future appreciation.

Affordability vs City Average: 30% weight
Walkability & Transit: 25% weight
Job Market (Unemployment): 20% weight
Safety: 15% weight
Environment (Air Quality): 10% weight

Neighborhoods that are priced below the city median home value score higher on affordability. Walkability reflects the Walk Score, indicating access to amenities on foot. A low unemployment rate signals a strong local economy. Safety is measured by violent crime rates per 1,000 residents. Air quality uses the EPA Air Quality Index (AQI), where lower values indicate cleaner air.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most up-and-coming neighborhoods in Brown Deer village?

The top up-and-coming neighborhoods in Brown Deer village are: Forest Junction CDP, Dale CDP, Winchester CDP, Lake Ivanhoe CDP, Lily Lake CDP. These areas combine affordability, walkability, low unemployment, and improving conditions.

Which neighborhoods in Brown Deer village are still affordable but improving?

The most affordable up-and-coming neighborhood in Brown Deer village is Lake Ivanhoe CDP with a median home value of $173,800. The national median is $281,900.

Is Brown Deer village a good place to buy property for appreciation?

Brown Deer village has a median home value of $207,600, which is below the national average, suggesting room for appreciation. There are 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential based on affordability, walkability, and economic indicators.

Which up-and-coming neighborhoods in Brown Deer village have the lowest unemployment?

Forest Junction CDP has the lowest unemployment rate among up-and-coming neighborhoods in Brown Deer village at 0.6%. The national average is 3.7%.

What is the median household income in Brown Deer village?

The median household income in Brown Deer village, WI is $88,164. The national median is $74,580.

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