Waukesha, Wisconsin

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  1. Overview - Life In Waukesha
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Waukesha
  3. Crime In Waukesha
  4. Cost of Living In Waukesha
  5. Gender In Waukesha
  6. Household Income For Waukesha
  7. Education In Waukesha
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Waukesha
About Waukesha, Wisconsin
Is Waukesha, Wisconsin a good place to live?
Waukesha is a city in Wisconsin state in USA with a population of 72419 residents.. The poverty rate of Waukesha is 11.1%, which is 21% lower than national average. The typical household in Waukesha earns $65688 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 38.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Waukesha, only 94% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Waukesha remained 3.1%, which is 34% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Waukesha, only 39% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Waukesha is 95, which is 5% lower than national average. Median home value in Waukesha is $223600 , which is 3% lower than national average. While median income in Waukesha remained $65688, which is 3% lower than national average.
Population
72419
Unemployment
3.1%
34% NAT AVG.
Poverty
11.1%
21% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
8.5
Median Home
$223600
3% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$65688
3% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$954
18% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
95
5% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 9
Unemployed People
1 in 32
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 29
People Earning < $50,000
38.4%
People with <= High School
1 in 3.6
People With Any Degree
1 in 2
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs85%

Housing80%

Affordability70%

Safety80%

Amenities90%

Diversity80%

Education85%

Commute85%

Is Waukesha, Wisconsin safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 58% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Waukesha is 56% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Waukesha is 58% lower than national average. You have 1 in 589 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 122 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
718
Violent : 123
Property : 595
Total Crime
58% NAT. AVG.
45% STATE AVG.
991.4 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
56% NAT. AVG.
47% STATE AVG.
169.8 (per 100k)
Property Crime
58% NAT. AVG.
45% STATE AVG.
821.6 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Waukesha
Violent crime
1 in 589
Property crime
1 in 122
Robbery
1 in 3449
Burglary
1 in 1168
Assault
1 in 862
Car Theft
1 in 1293
Waukesha : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Wisconsin 72 73 62 75 43
In USA 2248 2263 1961 2196 1563
Waukesha : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Wisconsin 39 23 25 41 49
In USA 1576 319 848 1453 1328

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Waukesha
Wisconsin
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 123 169.8 323.37 387.8
Murder 1 1.4 5.28 6.5
Robbery 21 29 52.82 73.9
Assault 84 116 230.63 279.7
Rape 17 23.4 34.63 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Waukesha
 Wisconsin
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 595 821.6 1485.67 1,958.2
Burglary 62 85.6 218.49 314.2
Larceny 477 658.6 1106.13 1,398
Car Theft 56 77.3 161.04 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Waukesha Wisconsin National Avg.
Services 95 97 100
Groceries 96 100 100
Health 110 111 100
Housing 99 87 100
Transportation 90 95 100
Utilities 94 98 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Waukesha Wisconsin Country
Female 51.1% 50.2% 50.8%
Male 48.9% 49.8% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Waukesha Wisconsin Country
Less than $10,000 3.4% 4.6% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.1% 9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.2% 13% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 18.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.7% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16% 16.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.1% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 5.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Waukesha Wisconsin Country
< 9th Grade 1% 2% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 22% 30% 27.0%
Other College 22% 21% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 28% 20% 20.0%
Master's Degree 8% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Waukesha Wisconsin Country
White 78.6% 80.6% 60.1%
African American 3.2% 6.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 3.1% 2.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0% 0.2%
Other 1% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 1.7% 2.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 12.1% 7% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity