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Crime in Brookfield summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Brookfield. Key points include:
There were 496 total crimes in Brookfield in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Brookfield is 1,180.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Brookfield is 83.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Brookfield is 1,097.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Brookfield is -44.30% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Brookfield Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brookfield / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 496 | 1,180.4 | 1,432.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 35 | 83.3 | 278.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 11 | 26.2 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 54.7 | 200.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 461 | 1,097.1 | 1,154.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 45 | 107.1 | 117.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 395 | 940.1 | 875.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 21 | 50.0 | 161.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Brookfield summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brookfield. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brookfield is 120 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brookfield is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Brookfield is $517,699.
The median income in Brookfield is $129,548.
Brookfield's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Brookfield Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Brookfield | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 175 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Brookfield, WI Weather
The average high in Brookfield is 56.2° and the average low is 38.0°.
There are 65.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.0 inches of precipitation each year with 41.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Brookfield |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 65.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 41.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Brookfield Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Brookfield
The current population in Brookfield is 41,273. The population has increased 8.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41,273 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 41,592 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 41,342 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 41,020 | 6.2% |
| 2020 | 38,626 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 38,358 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 38,151 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 37,943 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 37,991 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 38,000 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 37,971 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 37,975 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 38,015 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 38,117 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 38,198 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brookfield
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Brookfield is:
77.5% White with 32,004 White residents.
1.4% African American with 560 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 54 American Indian residents.
11.2% Asian with 4,609 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 241 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 1,990 Two Or More residents.
4.4% Hispanic with 1,815 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brookfield | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.5% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.4% | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 11.2% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 8.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Brookfield
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Brookfield is 50.5% female with 20,857 female residents.
Brookfield is 49.5% male with 20,416 male residents.
| Gender | Brookfield | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brookfield for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Brookfield completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Brookfield completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Brookfield completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Brookfield completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Brookfield completed associate's degree.
37.0% of adults in Brookfield completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Brookfield completed master's degree.
7.0% of adults in Brookfield completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Brookfield completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Brookfield | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Brookfield, Wisconsin
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1.8% of households in Brookfield earn Less than $10,000.
0.8% of households in Brookfield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.8% of households in Brookfield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.0% of households in Brookfield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.1% of households in Brookfield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.0% of households in Brookfield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Brookfield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.7% of households in Brookfield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.4% of households in Brookfield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
27.3% of households in Brookfield earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brookfield | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.8% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.8% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.0% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.1% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.0% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.7% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.4% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 27.3% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
