Pewaukee, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan · City

4.3 Great / 5.0
8,240 Population
$62,380 Median Income
$266,300 Home Value
$1,281 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
45.3 yrs Median Age
42.4% Bachelor's Degree+
4.3
Overall
4.2
Economy
4.3
Affordability
4.4
Education

People

Population8,240
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density422/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 89.3%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$62,380
Per Capita Income$56,138
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty Rate4.1%
County GDP$42,030M

Housing

4.3/5
Home Value (Census)$266,300
Zillow Value$538,956
Median Rent$1,281
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,097

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Depression21.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Jan / Jul20° / 71°
Rain36 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

4.4/5
Bachelor's+42.4%
High School+95.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.81
Libraries (County)16

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Work From Home16.4%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Pewaukee Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$62,380
Home Value$266,300
Median Rent$1,281
Poverty Rate4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+42.4%
Unemployment1.5%
Avg Temperature46.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population8,240
Population Density422 per sq mi
Median Age45.3 years
Male45.5%
Female54.5%
Male 45.5%
Female 54.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 89.3% Black 0.1% Hispanic 1.2% Other 9.4%
White89.3%
Black or African American0.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races9.4%

Language

English Only93.0%
Spanish Speakers7.0%
English 93% Spanish 7%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.5%
Health Insurance99.2%

Income

17% below avg
Median Household Income$62,380
Per Capita Income$56,138
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,346
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$118,719

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.5%
Poverty Rate4.1%
Total Establishments (County)14,577
County GDP$42,030M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation875
Healthcare Facilities1,644
Retail Stores1,242
Manufacturing838
Total Establishments14,577

Industry Mix

Restaurants 875 Healthcare 1,644 Retail 1,242 Manufacturing 838

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$118,719
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,421

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time20.3 min
Work From Home16.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

6% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$266,300
Zillow Home Value Index$538,956

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$493,250
Price Per Sq Ft$248
Homes Sold (month)12
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops15.6%
Active Inventory32

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied59.1%

Rental Costs

10% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,281

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedroom$1,097
3 Bedroom$1,405
4 Bedroom$1,572

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,421
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.79%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma10.3%
COPD3.9%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.7%
Physical Inactivity18.3%
Depression21.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage99.2%
Regular Checkup76.6%
Premature Death Rate5,179 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.3 / 10
Exercise Access97.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,644
Restaurants (County)875

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)20

Temperature

20°F Jan 71°F Jul
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Average46.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation35.9 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation852 ft (260 m)
Land Area19.5 sq mi (50.6 km²)
Population Density422 per sq mi
Latitude43.0661°
Longitude-88.2445°
County FIPS55133

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.2%
D 39.5%

Republican +19.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+42.4%
High School+95.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density422 per sq mi
Land Area19.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)4
Public Libraries (County)16

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)20

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