At a Glance
Median Income
$69,685
$39,423 per capita
Home Value
$191,700
Zillow: $263,439
Median Rent
$1,012/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
356/100K
2,843/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How West Allis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Allis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Allis a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Allis residents earn a median household income of $69,685 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,423. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% 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 West Allis is $191,700 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,439. Median rent is $1,012/month, with 24.6% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
West Allis reports 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,843/100K. The murder rate is 3.4/100K.
Education
29.4% of adults in West Allis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Allis has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population59,588
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density5,236/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,685
Per Capita$39,423
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$42,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,700
Rent$1,012
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$263,439
Housing Units29,541
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent356/100K
Property2,843/100K
Murder3.4/100K
Assault185/100K
Burglary442/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,179/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation787 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in West Allis was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% 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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