Wauwatosa, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
48,143
Unemployment
2.4%
Poverty
5.9%
Median Home
$251,300
Median Income
$84,306
Median Rent
$1,121
Wauwatosa SnackAbility
9Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
9.5
Education
9.5
Commute
8.5
Wauwatosa, WI Crime Report
1,159Total Crimes
2,401.3Total Crimes / 100k People
2.36%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wauwatosa / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,159 | 2,401.3 | 1,809.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 67 | 138.8 | 323.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 32 | 66.3 | 52.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 33 | 68.4 | 230.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,092 | 2,262.5 | 1,485.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 72 | 149.2 | 218.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 924 | 1,914.4 | 1,106.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 96 | 198.9 | 161.0 | 246.0 |
Wauwatosa, WI Cost Of Living
102Wauwatosa's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Wauwatosa | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 116 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
Wauwatosa, WI Photos
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Rankings for Wauwatosa in Wisconsin
Map Of Wauwatosa, WI
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Population over time in Wauwatosa
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 48,143 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 47,882 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 47,687 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 47,388 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 47,126 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 46,838 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 46,661 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 46,457 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 46,273 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 46,179 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wauwatosa
| Race | Wauwatosa | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.4% | 80.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 5.6% | 6.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 7.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Wauwatosa
| Gender | Wauwatosa | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wauwatosa for adults over 25
| Education | Wauwatosa | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
| Income | Wauwatosa | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.5% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.1% | 13.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 18.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.1% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.8% | 16.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.3% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.5% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
