Waukesha, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waukesha County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
70,779
Population
332/sq mi density
$81,651
Median Income
$43,090 per capita
$286,600
Home Value
$423,254 Zillow
$1,183
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
128
Violent Crime/100K
882 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$81,651 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$286,600 home value, $1,183/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
128 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$286,600
2% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
2% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.3%
9% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
30,860
Median year built: 1979
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$286,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$423,254
Redfin Median Sale
$385,000
Median Sale Price
$385,000
Median List Price
$329,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.3%
Owner-Occupied
40.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,027/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,119/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,338/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,648/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,784/mo
Census median rent:
$1,183/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,501/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$385,000
Median Days on Market
54 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
47
Price Drops
10.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$231
Active Inventory
110
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1979
Average age of housing stock: 47 years
Homeownership Rate
59.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $286,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,254 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $385,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $385,000 |
| Median List Price | $329,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $231 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,183 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,501 |
| FMR Studio | $1,027 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,119 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,338 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,648 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,784 |
Market
| Days on Market | 54 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Homes Sold | 47 |
| Active Inventory | 110 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $231 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 30,860 |
| Median Year Built | 1979 |
| Rent Burden | 29.3% |