Oak Creek

About Oak Creek

Oak Creek is an expansive city on the western shore of Lake Michigan. It is directly adjacent to Milwaukee and offers metropolitan amenities in a small-town, rural setting. Oak Creek has been one of the state's fastest-growing cities for the past several years, welcoming many families with its good schools, community events and convenient location. With just a short drive to Milwaukee, you can enjoy professional sports, live theater and attractions such as Discovery World and the Milwaukee Art Museum.

Living in Oak Creek

Oak Creek is divided into more than 20 different residential neighborhoods, each with its own unique features and identity. All the neighborhoods enjoy close proximity to local schools, parks and conveniences like grocery stores and gas stations.

Although it's easy to travel into Milwaukee for entertainment, shopping and dining, you certainly don't have to — Oak Creek has plenty to offer. Local attractions include Bender Park with its lakefront access, a boat launch, hiking trails and wading areas. Falk Park is a lush, forested area that's a popular local hiking spot, with picnic tables dotting the terrain, where you can enjoy an outdoor lunch. Several local parks feature athletic fields, children's playgrounds and walking trails, offering something for people of all ages.

Throughout the year, Oak Creek hosts a number of community events. The summer farmers market is a weekly event, and Food Truck Nights are also a regular summer event. Music festivals, beer garden events and summertime movie nights are just some of the other events you can look forward to as an Oak Creek resident.

Jobs in Oak Creek

Oak Creek enjoys a number of benefits thanks to its proximity to the major city of Milwaukee, not the least of which is a thriving economy. It's not uncommon for locals to commute to Milwaukee for work, but there are also several large businesses within Oak Creek.

Bucyrus International, a mining equipment manufacturer, maintains a large administrative operation in Oak Creek; this operation includes most of the company's senior management and other high-level employees. The American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians also has a major home base in the city, and the Oak Creek Power Plant is also located in Oak Creek. There are many locally-owned and small businesses throughout the city, ranging from agriculture to engineering. One of the more well-known local businesses is the Black Bear Bottling plant. This varied mix of businesses provides a wide range of local jobs, which is good news if you're going to be looking for a job in Oak Creek.

Oak Creek Schools

Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District is responsible for the schools in Oak Creek. There are just a few private schools within the city, most of which are faith-based campuses like Grace Lutheran School.

Resources for Moving to Oak Creek

As you're preparing for your move to Oak Creek, the following information will be helpful:

• Utilities: Oak Creek receives utilities from We Energies and the Oak Creek Water and Sewer Utility.
• Garbage and Recycling: American Disposal facilitates trash and recycling collection for all homes in the city. You'll be assigned a specific weekly collection day depending on where your home is located.
• Transportation: Milwaukee County Transit System operates public bus routes through Oak Creek, connecting the city with Milwaukee, Brown Deer and many other neighboring cities.

Oak Creek Housing

Within Oak Creek, you can find homes in 22 distinct districts with options that include single-family homes, condominiums, mobile homes, duplexes and apartments. Ages, styles, sizes and prices of homes vary greatly, and the diverse housing market offers plenty of options to meet every budget and preference. There are also options for renting, ranging from apartments to single-family homes.