Wauwatosa, WI

Living in Wauwatosa

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Bikeability 43
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Walkability 44
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Commute 79
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Public Transit 34
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Affordability 47
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Public Safety 21
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Airports 72
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 56
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Schools 50
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Residents

48k Population +1.8k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
59% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
59% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black5%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate15%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree24%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$82k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts57%
Sales and office21%
Service11%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$243k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$969 Median Monthly Rent +$188 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas78%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wauwatosa

United States45
Wisconsin35
Milwaukee Metro Area71
Milwaukee County88

Property Crime in Wauwatosa

United States48
Wisconsin37
Milwaukee Metro Area56
Milwaukee County74

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump34%

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 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 38 2 2
Dec 25 2 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wauwatosa

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding4
Blizzard2
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Location Map

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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