River Hills is a small, heavily wooded village along the Milwaukee River on the North Shore. Zoning requires large lots — typically several acres — which gives the village a country-estate character only minutes from downtown Milwaukee. There is very little commercial development.
Because relatively few homes change hands each year, and many are unique, estate and long-time-owner sales here benefit from a deliberate plan for preparation, pricing and marketing.
River Hills by the numbers
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024 5-year estimates), the Village of River Hills in Milwaukee County has a population of 1,632. For anyone weighing River Hills real estate, the median value of an owner-occupied home is $699,600, and 91.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners. Renters pay a median gross rent of $2,156 a month, a useful benchmark when evaluating a duplex or other investment property here. Median household income is $204,427, and the median age of residents is 48.1.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Homes for sale in River Hills
| Property type | Active listings | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 4 | $995,900 – $2,250,000 |
| Condominiums | 1 | $879,999 |