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Crime in Waukesha summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Waukesha. Key points include:
There were 694 total crimes in Waukesha in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Waukesha is 988.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Waukesha is 114.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Waukesha is 874.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Waukesha is -53.35% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Waukesha Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waukesha / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 694 | 988.6 | 1,432.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 80 | 114.0 | 278.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.4 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 7.1 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 54 | 76.9 | 200.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 614 | 874.6 | 1,154.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 36 | 51.3 | 117.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 539 | 767.8 | 875.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 39 | 55.6 | 161.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Waukesha summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waukesha. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waukesha is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waukesha is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Waukesha is $413,609.
The median income in Waukesha is $83,837.
Waukesha's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waukesha Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waukesha | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 116 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Waukesha, WI Weather
The average high in Waukesha is 56.2° and the average low is 37.8°.
There are 69.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.7 inches of precipitation each year with 40.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waukesha |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 40.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Waukesha Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waukesha
The current population in Waukesha is 71,233. The population has increased 1.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 71,233 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 70,779 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 70,945 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 71,307 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 72,419 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 72,412 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 72,382 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 72,173 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 72,016 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 71,324 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 71,083 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 70,775 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 70,593 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 70,348 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 69,946 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waukesha
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Waukesha is:
78.2% White with 55,702 White residents.
2.6% African American with 1,877 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 59 American Indian residents.
2.6% Asian with 1,873 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 417 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 2,540 Two Or More residents.
12.3% Hispanic with 8,765 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waukesha | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.2% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.6% | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.3% | 8.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Waukesha
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Waukesha is 51.2% female with 36,466 female residents.
Waukesha is 48.8% male with 34,767 male residents.
| Gender | Waukesha | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waukesha for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Waukesha completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Waukesha completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Waukesha completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Waukesha completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Waukesha completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Waukesha completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Waukesha completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Waukesha completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Waukesha completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waukesha | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waukesha, Wisconsin
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3.1% of households in Waukesha earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Waukesha earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.6% of households in Waukesha earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.2% of households in Waukesha earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.3% of households in Waukesha earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.9% of households in Waukesha earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.4% of households in Waukesha earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.3% of households in Waukesha earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.3% of households in Waukesha earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.7% of households in Waukesha earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waukesha | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.6% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.9% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.3% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.7% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
