Waukesha, WI
Living in Waukesha
Bikeability30
Walkability47
Commute73
Public Transit34
Affordability61
Public Safety83
Airports75
Hospitals82
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
72kPopulation+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
$65kMedian 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
$213kMedian Home Value+$4.7k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$846Median 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
Mount Calvary Lutheran School
1 miles, W
Waukesha Catholic
1 miles, NW
St Joseph Middle School
1 miles, E
Trinity Lutheran School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Waukesha, WI
Carroll University
1 miles, E
Ottawa University-Milwaukee
7 miles, E
Herzing University-Brookfield
7 miles, E
Wisconsin Lutheran College
11 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Waukesha, WI
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
0 miles, N
Waukesha County Mental Health Ctr
1 miles, NE
Rogers Memorial Hospital
11 miles, NW
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
11 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Waukesha, WI
General Mitchell International Airport
18 miles, E
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
56 miles, W
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
71 miles, SW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
73 miles, S