Waukesha, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Waukesha, Wisconsin Summary
Life in Waukesha research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Waukesha over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Waukesha:
The population in Waukesha is 71,307.
The median home value in Waukesha is $232,700.
The median income in Waukesha is $71,733.
The cost of living in Waukesha is 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Waukesha is $1,032.
The unemployment rate in Waukesha is 2.5%.
The poverty rate in Waukesha is 10.6%.
Table Of Contents
Waukesha SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
8.5
Waukesha, WI Crime Report
635
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
892.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-61.60%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waukesha / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 635 | 892.5 | 1,809.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 71 | 99.8 | 323.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.4 | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.4 | 52.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 49 | 68.9 | 230.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 564 | 792.7 | 1,485.7 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 50 | 70.3 | 218.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 473 | 664.8 | 1,106.1 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 41 | 57.6 | 161.0 | 282.7 |
Waukesha, WI Cost Of Living
95
Waukesha's Overall Cost Of Living
Waukesha's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Waukesha | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 114 | 100 | |
| Housing | 99 | 84 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 103 | 100 | |
Waukesha, WI Photos
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Rankings for Waukesha in Wisconsin
Map Of Waukesha, WI
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Population over time in Waukesha
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72,419 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 72,382 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 72,173 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 72,016 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 71,324 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 71,083 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 70,775 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 70,593 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 70,348 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 69,946 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waukesha
| Race | Waukesha | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.6% | 80.1% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.6% | 6.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 12.9% | 7.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Waukesha
| Gender | Waukesha | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waukesha for adults over 25
| Education | Waukesha | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waukesha, Wisconsin
| Income | Waukesha | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 12.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 18.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.6% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.2% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.2% | 6.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.5% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
