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Brookfield, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waukesha County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
41,592 Population 1,521/sq mi density
$124,026 Median Income $67,459 per capita
$419,300 Home Value $504,963 Zillow
$1,794 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 1,777 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$124,026 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$419,300 home value, $1,794/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Brookfield, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$124,026
65% above
$67,459 per capita
Home Value
$419,300
49% above
Zillow: $504,963
Median Rent
$1,794/mo
54% above
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
79% below
1,777/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.8%
86% above
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
5% below
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Brookfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brookfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
165%
Home Value
149%
Rent
154%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
186%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brookfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brookfield residents earn a median household income of $124,026 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $67,459. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,577 business establishments, including 875 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brookfield is $419,300 , 49% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $504,963. Median rent is $1,794/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Brookfield reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,777/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

62.8% of adults in Brookfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% above the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brookfield has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population41,592
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,521/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,026
Per Capita$67,459
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$42,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346

Housing

A+
Home Value$419,300
Rent$1,794
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$504,963
Housing Units16,496
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

F
Violent80/100K
Property1,777/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault28/100K
Burglary185/100K

Health

Obesity30.4%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,179/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation837 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.8%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+26.5%
School Score7.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Brookfield was built in 1974.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 875 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.