Waukesha, WI

Living in Waukesha

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 47
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 34
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 75
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Hospitals 82
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Colleges 56
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Schools 32
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Residents

72k Population +2.5k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
38% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate23%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$9k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$213k Median Home Value +$4.7k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$846 Median Monthly Rent +$145 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Waukesha

United States45
Wisconsin35
Milwaukee Metro Area71
Waukesha County9

Property Crime in Waukesha

United States48
Wisconsin37
Milwaukee Metro Area56
Waukesha County19

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 2 13
Feb 24 2 10
Mar 34 2 6
Apr 46 4 2
May 57 3 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 38 3 2
Dec 25 2 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waukesha

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding28
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Waukesha, WI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Waukesha, WI

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Waukesha Catholic
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Waukesha, WI

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Carroll University
1 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Waukesha, WI

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Airports

Airports near Waukesha, WI

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