Brookfield, WI Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

18 Discussions
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303 Upvotes
Lucy Lewis

Rent in Brookfield getting crazy

Random thought, I'm originally from Dallas and You can expect to pay around $1,794 for rent here. Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $419,300, which is pretty steep. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. ...

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Gabriel

Is Brookfield walkable?

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,794 for rent here. Homes are going for about $419,300 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Ezra

How is the nightlife in Brookfield?

I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $124,026, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thoughts?

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Julian Jimenez

Rent in Brookfield getting crazy

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Brookfield sits at 79.7 per 100K. With a population of 41,592, Brookfield is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your exp...

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Amelia S.

Is Brookfield good for remote workers?

OK so Household incomes average around $124,026 in Brookfield. Homes are going for about $419,300 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Anyone in a similar situation? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Connor

Moving from Sacramento to Brookfield next month

Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. With a population of 41,592, Brookfield is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $419,300 on average. The median home value here is around $419,300, which is pretty ...

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Gabriel

Studio apartments in Brookfield -options?

Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $419,300 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Brookfield sits at 79.7 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks ...

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Gabriel

Housing market in Brookfield right now

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low.

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James H.

Best coffee shops in Brookfield?

Been meaning to ask this. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I overthinking this?

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Connor

Anyone regret moving to Brookfield?

Hey folks, I'm a 43-year-old accountant and Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $419,300, which is pretty steep. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some ...

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Sarah Ruiz

Quick question about Brookfield

Curious what people think. I'm a 32-year-old mechanic and With a population of 41,592, Brookfield is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,794/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What are your go-to spots?

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Gabriel

Best and worst neighborhoods in Brookfield

Alright, I've been here for 7 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 41,592 people. Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. With a population of 41,592, Brookfield is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traff...

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Lily Wilson

Career opportunities in Brookfield, WI

Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2018. It's a a smaller city city with about 41,592 people. Rent is about $1,794/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great.

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Angel

Living in Brookfield -the reality

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 30s, and With a population of 41,592, Brookfield is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $419,300 on average. Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better...

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Ezra

What I wish I knew before living in Brookfield

Been living here since 2008. You can expect to pay around $1,794 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 41,592 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience?

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Easton T.

Raising a family in Brookfield -thoughts?

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2007. Rent is about $1,794/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 41,592 people. The median home value here is around $419,300, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $419,300 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, n...

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raleigh_aria

Best areas to explore in Brookfield?

Hey, I'm single, late 50s, and Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 41,592 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this?

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