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Whitefish Bay, WI
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Whitefish Bay, WI
At a Glance
How Whitefish Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitefish Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Whitefish Bay a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Whitefish Bay residents earn a median household income of $154,255 , which is 105% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $76,848. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,167 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitefish Bay is $498,700 , 77% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $624,718. Median rent is $1,348/month, with 24.2% 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 1943.
Safety & Crime
Whitefish Bay reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,050/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
81.5% of adults in Whitefish Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (142% above the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitefish Bay has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.