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Waukesha, WI
Wisconsin · Waukesha County · Milwaukee-Waukesha Metro
Waukesha is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 8,479. Residents earn $126,286 per year, which is 68% above the national average.
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8,479
Population
332/sq mi density
$126,286
Median Income
$54,613 per capita
$375,700
Home Value
$402,755 Zillow
$1,167
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
92
Violent Crime/100K
949 property/100K
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Overall
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Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$126,286 median income, 1.2% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$375,700 home value, $1,167/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K (76% below avg)
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Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
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Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers Near Waukesha, WI
23 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Waukesha, WI.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Courthouse Complex | Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and East Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street. |
| Silurian Spring | Marker can be reached from Post Office Circle, 0.1 miles west of East Broadway Street and North Hartwell Avenue. |
| Waukesha City - Cutler Park | Waukesha City - Cutler Park. Marker is on Wisconsin Avenue near Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling east. |
| New Tribes Bible Institute | (Resthaven). Marker is on North Hartwell Avenue north of Arcadian Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
| Rotunda | Marker is at the intersection of West Broadway and Gasper Street, on the right when traveling east on West Broadway. |
| Les Paul | Marker can be reached from the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling south. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| The Waukesha Freeman | Marker is on Barstow Street north of South Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| Cohn's Shoe Store | Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Clinton Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. |
| Dunbar Oak | Marker is on Dunbar Avenue, ¼ mile west of North West Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
| Club 400 | Marker is on Williams Street west of North Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling west. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| Hobo Spring | Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Moreland Blvd and White Rock Avenue. <font color=red> Reported permanently removed.</font> |
| Lindholm Vocational & Adult School | Marker is on Maple Avenue north of Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south. |
| Milwaukee and Madison Railway Depot | Marker is on Williams Street west of North Grand Avenue, on the left when traveling west. |
| Waukesha Civic Theatre (WCT) | Marker can be reached from Main Street. |
| Weber Brewery | Marker is on East North Street (U.S. 18) south of NW Barstow Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Moor Mud Baths Hotel | Marker is on Riverview Avenue, ¼ mile south of West Moreland Blvd. <font color=red> Reported permanently removed.</font> |
| Waukesha Engine Division | Marker is at the intersection of North Prairie Avenue and West St. Paul Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Prairie Avenue. |
| Courthouse Square | Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and West Main Street and North East Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| Carroll College | Marker is at the intersection of East Ave and W College Avenue, on the right when traveling south on East Ave. |
| Old Cutler Home | Marker is at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Center Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Maple Avenue. |
| American Legion Home | Lain-Estberg Home. Marker is on Wisconsin Ave. when traveling east. |
| Prehistoric Indian Mound | Marker can be reached from West Wisconsin Avenue near Maple Avenue. |
| Lyman Goodnow | Marker can be reached from South Prairie Avenue, 0.2 miles north of Progress Avenue. |