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North Lake, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waukesha County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
222 Population 925/sq mi density
$109,038 Median Income $59,557 per capita
$299,000 Home Value $625,485 Zillow
$889 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$109,038 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$299,000 home value, $889/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.6% bachelor's degree or higher

North Lake, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$109,038
45% above
$59,557 per capita
Home Value
$299,000
6% above
Zillow: $625,485
Median Rent
$889/mo
24% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
833/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.6%
77% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How North Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
145%
Home Value
106%
Rent
76%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
177%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Lake a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Lake residents earn a median household income of $109,038 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,557. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 North Lake is $299,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $625,485. Median rent is $889/month, with 51.0% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

North Lake reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 833/100K.

Education

59.6% of adults in North Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Lake has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population222
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density925/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,038
Per Capita$59,557
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$42,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346

Housing

A+
Home Value$299,000
Rent$889
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$625,485
Housing Units116
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property833/100K

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,179/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation941 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score7.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in North Lake was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% 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.