At a Glance
Median Income
$93,859
$56,055 per capita
Home Value
$307,600
Zillow: $427,594
Median Rent
$1,373/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
2,695/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.5%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
9.3% smoking rate
How Wauwatosa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wauwatosa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wauwatosa a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wauwatosa residents earn a median household income of $93,859 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,055. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% 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 Wauwatosa is $307,600 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $427,594. Median rent is $1,373/month, with 27.7% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Wauwatosa reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,695/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
61.5% of adults in Wauwatosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wauwatosa has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population47,718
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density3,607/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,859
Per Capita$56,055
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$42,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346
Housing
A+
Home Value$307,600
Rent$1,373
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$427,594
Housing Units22,786
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent224/100K
Property2,695/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault158/100K
Burglary160/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,179/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation696 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.5%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Wauwatosa was built in 1953.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (11 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.