Wales, WI
Living in Wales
Bikeability
16
Walkability
40
Commute
58
Public Transit
22
Affordability
41
Public Safety
95
Airports
68
Hospitals
87
Colleges
54
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
81
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.6k
Population
+21 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
-4 (2010–19)
47%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
80%
Family Households
+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate17%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree23%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$98k
Median Household Income
+$25k (2010–19)
96%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office19%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$293k
Median Home Value
+$11k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$868
Median Monthly Rent
+$182 (2010–19)
71%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197933%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K28%
$300K to $399K32%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas82%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wales
United States45
Wisconsin35
Milwaukee Metro Area71
Waukesha County9
Property Crime in Wales
United States48
Wisconsin37
Milwaukee Metro Area56
Waukesha County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 20 | 1 | 13 |
Feb | 24 | 2 | 10 |
Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
Dec | 24 | 2 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wales
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding26
Tornado11
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wales, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wales, WI
St Paul School
2 miles, S
Prairie Hill Waldorf School
4 miles, NE
St John's Northwestern Military Academy
4 miles, NW
St Anthony on the Lake
5 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Wales, WI
Carroll University
7 miles, E
Ottawa University-Milwaukee
13 miles, E
Herzing University-Brookfield
13 miles, E
Wisconsin Lutheran College
18 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wales, WI
Rogers Memorial Hospital
6 miles, NW
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
6 miles, E
Aurora Medical Center-Summit
6 miles, NW
Waukesha County Mental Health Ctr
7 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Wales, WI
General Mitchell International Airport
24 miles, E
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
50 miles, W
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
67 miles, SW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
75 miles, S