At a Glance
Median Income
$81,651
$43,090 per capita
Home Value
$286,600
Zillow: $423,254
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
882/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.7%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
12.1% smoking rate
How Waukesha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waukesha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waukesha a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waukesha residents earn a median household income of $81,651 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,090. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% 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 Waukesha is $286,600 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $423,254. Median rent is $1,183/month, with 29.3% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Waukesha reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 882/100K.
Education
40.7% of adults in Waukesha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waukesha 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 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population70,779
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density332/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,651
Per Capita$43,090
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$42,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346
Housing
A+
Home Value$286,600
Rent$1,183
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$423,254
Housing Units30,860
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property882/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,179/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation900 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.7%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Waukesha was founded in 1839.
The median home in Waukesha was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% 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.