At a Glance
Median Income
$126,286
$54,613 per capita
Home Value
$375,700
Zillow: $402,755
Median Rent
$1,167/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
92/100K
949/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.9%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waukesha residents earn a median household income of $126,286 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,613. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% 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 $375,700 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,755. Median rent is $1,167/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 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 949/100K. The murder rate is 1.4/100K.
Education
47.9% of adults in Waukesha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
98.6% 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,479
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density332/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,286
Per Capita$54,613
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$42,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346
Housing
A+
Home Value$375,700
Rent$1,167
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$402,755
Housing Units30,860
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent92/100K
Property949/100K
Murder1.4/100K
Assault45/100K
Burglary106/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,179/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation900 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.9%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute25 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.
16.9% work from home.
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.
11.2% 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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