At a Glance
Median Income
$112,093
$63,774 per capita
Home Value
$434,700
Zillow: $570,804
Median Rent
$1,485/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
55.5%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
9.6% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pewaukee residents earn a median household income of $112,093 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,774. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% 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 Pewaukee is $434,700 , 54% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $570,804. Median rent is $1,485/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.
Education
55.5% of adults in Pewaukee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% above the national average).
98.8% 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. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population16,002
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density422/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,093
Per Capita$63,774
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$42,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346
Housing
A
Home Value$434,700
Rent$1,485
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$570,804
Housing Units6,987
Rent Burden20.4%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,179/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation852 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.5%
High School+98.8%
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.
20.9% 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.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 875 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.