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West Allis, WI

West Allis is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. A suburb of Milwaukee, it is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. The population was 60,325 at the 2020 census, making it the 11th most populous city in Wisconsin.

The name West Allis derives from Edward P. Allis, whose Edward P. Allis Company was a large Milwaukee-area manufacturing firm in the late 19th century. In 1901, the Allis company became Allis-Chalmers, and in 1902 built a large new manufacturing plant west of its existing plant. The locale in which the new plant was constructed was at the time called North Greenfield, and prior to the 1880s had been called Honey Creek. With the building of the Western Allis plant, the area was incorporated as the Village of West Allis, and it became the City of West Allis in 1906.

With the presence of Allis-Chalmers, the largest manufacturer in the area, West Allis became the largest suburb of Milwaukee in the early 20th century. After that, West Allis grew quickly. Between 1910 and 1930, its population grew fivefold. After 1965, the Allis-Chalmers company's fortunes had turned. By 1985, Allis-Chalmers' global workforce had shrunk to 13,000 from its peak of 31,000. Allis-Chalmers would then declare bankruptcy in 1987, closing their last Milwaukee office in 1999. Since then, West Allis has had some success attracting other employers, such as Quad Graphics.

West Allis is located at 43°0′29″N 88°1′6″W (43.00, −88.02). The upper courses of the Root and Kinnickinnic Rivers flow through the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.41 square miles (29.55 km²), of which, 11.39 square miles (29.50 km²) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km²) is water.

Health and wellness are paramount in West Allis, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Aurora West Allis Medical Center is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the West Allis Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness and Evolution Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around West Allis, such as the Wild Goose State Trail and New Berlin Recreation Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in West Allis, WI, are Cool Waters Family Waterpark, Greenfield Park, Wisconsin State Fair.

Population: 60,325 (2020). Elevation: 712 feet (217 m). Area: 11.41 square miles (29.55 km²). ZIP Code: 53214. Area code(s): 414.

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What is West Allis, WI is known for?

West Allis is one of the region's most diverse suburbs, with a wide variety of exciting new businesses making West Allis the new hotspot for everything from food and beer to fitness and vintage clothing. West Allis is also known for its incredible array of events that bring in hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Downtown's famous A La Carte, Food Truck Fridays at the Farmer's Market, the iconic Wisconsin State Fair - West Allis is home to events big and small that bring excitement year-round. 

Is West Allis, WI, a good neighborhood?

Living in West Allis offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In West Allis, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in West Allis and residents tend to be liberal. 

What are the demographics of West Allis, WI?

West Allis, WI is home to a population of 60.2k people, of which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.26% of West Allis, WI residents were born outside of the country (3.17k people). In 2021, there were 11.4 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (42.7k people) in West Allis, WI than any other race or ethnicity.

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Wikipedia

City of West Allis 

Aurora West Allis Medical Center 

West Allis Parks and Recreation Department 

Planet Fitness 

Evolution Fitness

Wild Goose State Trail 

New Berlin Recreation Trail

Cool Waters Family Waterpark

Greenfield Park

Wisconsin State Fair

Why West Allis

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