Living in Waukesha, WI
Waukesha SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
8
Waukesha, WI Crime Report
842
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,158.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-54.89%
Below National Average
Below National Average
Waukesha, WI Cost Of Living
97
Waukesha's Overall Cost Of Living
Waukesha's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
Waukesha, Wisconsin Info Snack
Waukesha (/wk/) is a city in and the county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Its population was 70,718 at the 2010 census. The city is adjacent to the Town of Waukesha.
Population
72,382
Unemployment
3.1%
Poverty
10.7%
Median Home
$199,400
Median Income
$62,016
Median Rent
$908
Waukesha, WI Photos
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Map Of Waukesha, WI
Population over time in Waukesha
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 72,382 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 72,173 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 72,016 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 71,324 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 71,083 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 70,775 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 70,593 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 70,348 | 0.6% |
| 2009 | 69,946 | - |
| Crime/100k | Waukesha | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 126.6 | 295.4 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 2.8 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 17.9 | 60.0 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 55.0 | 193.7 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 1032.0 | 1559.9 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 114.2 | 242.5 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 850.4 | 1168.9 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 67.4 | 148.5 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Waukesha
| Race | Waukesha | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.6% | 81.5% | 61.1% |
| African American | 3.5% | 6.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 12.2% | 6.7% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Waukesha, Wisconsin
| Income | Waukesha | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 9.5% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 9.7% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.4% | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.2% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 13.9% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.2% | 15.1% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 4.4% | 7.0% |
Gender in Waukesha
| Gender | Waukesha | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waukesha for adults over 25
| Education | Waukesha | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
