At a Glance
Median Income
$62,380
$56,138 per capita
Home Value
$266,300
Zillow: $538,956
Median Rent
$1,281/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
1,694/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.4%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Pewaukee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pewaukee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pewaukee a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pewaukee residents earn a median household income of $62,380 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,138. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% 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 Pewaukee is $266,300 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $538,956. Median rent is $1,281/month, with 20.4% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Pewaukee reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,694/100K.
Education
42.4% of adults in Pewaukee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pewaukee 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
Population8,240
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density422/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,380
Per Capita$56,138
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$42,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346
Housing
A
Home Value$266,300
Rent$1,281
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$538,956
Housing Units6,987
Rent Burden20.4%
Crime
F
Violent127/100K
Property1,694/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,179/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation852 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.4%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+19.8%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Pewaukee was founded in 1999.
The median home in Pewaukee was built in 1993.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (19 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.
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