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Okauchee Lake, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waukesha County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
4,827 Population 1,294/sq mi density
$129,241 Median Income $63,776 per capita
$473,600 Home Value $1,957,645 Zillow
$1,275 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$129,241 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$473,600 home value, $1,275/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Okauchee Lake, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$129,241
72% above
$63,776 per capita
Home Value
$473,600
68% above
Zillow: $1,957,645
Median Rent
$1,275/mo
10% above
14.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
833/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.5%
38% above
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Okauchee Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
172%
Home Value
168%
Rent
110%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
138%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Okauchee Lake a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Okauchee Lake residents earn a median household income of $129,241 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,776. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% 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 Okauchee Lake is $473,600 , 68% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,957,645. Median rent is $1,275/month, with 14.6% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Okauchee 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

46.5% of adults in Okauchee Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% above the national average). 99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Okauchee Lake 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 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population4,827
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density1,294/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$129,241
Per Capita$63,776
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$42,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346

Housing

A+
Home Value$473,600
Rent$1,275
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$1,957,645
Housing Units2,455
Rent Burden14.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property833/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,179/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation894 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.5%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score7.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Okauchee Lake was built in 1976.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.7% 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.