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Brookfield, WI

Waukesha CountyElev. 253 m
Population
41,592
Median home
$419,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Brookfield

Brookfield is a city in Wisconsin with about 41,592 residents. Brookfield sits in Waukesha County. The median age is 43.6 and the median household income is $124,026. Homes carry a median value of $419,300, and about 83% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (78.7%). Around 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
41,592
Median age
43.6
Median household income
$124,026
Per-capita income
$67,459
Poverty rate
3.5%
High-school grad or higher
98%
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.8%
Unemployment
3%
Avg. commute
20.3 min
Work from home
19.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White78.7%
Hispanic or Latino4.2%
Black0.7%
Asian11.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts61.7%
Sales & office18.1%
Service11.2%
Production, transportation & material moving5.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$419,300
Median gross rent
$1,794/mo
Owner-occupied
82.7%
Median year built
1974
Households
16,197
Avg. household size
2.54

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Brookfield has 8 public schools4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading52%
Math57%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Brookfield Central HighHighGrades 912
Brookfield East HighHighGrades 912
Fairview SouthHighGrades 512
Wisconsin Hills MiddleMiddleGrades 68
Brookfield ElementaryElementaryGrades -15
Burleigh ElementaryElementaryGrades -15
Dixon ElementaryElementaryGrades -15
Swanson ElementaryElementaryGrades -15

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime79% below national
Brookfield81
Wisconsin304
United States386
1% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime41% below national
Brookfield1,156
Wisconsin1,260
United States1,952
35% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Brookfield Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Brookfield.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Waukesha County
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Brookfield is in Waukesha County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Brookfield sits in Waukesha County. Elevation ~253 m.

Map of Brookfield
Brookfield, WI
Where Brookfield is
MilwaukeeMadisonGreen BayKenoshaRacineAppletonBrookfield
Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Gredler-Gramins HouseDousman InnDaubner, George H. and Frances, House
Notable people from Brookfield
Caroline IngallsDouglas NilesAdam StockhausenJoe ThomasMarcus MuellerTroy GrosenickJared WalshJoel RechliczKathy TreibleVuk Latinovich
People searches in Brookfield
Michael Smith (6)John Smith (6)James Smith (5)David Smith (5)Robert Smith (5)Michael Johnson (5)John Johnson (5)James Johnson (4)Michael Williams (4)William Smith (4)David Johnson (4)Robert Johnson (4)John Williams (4)Michael Brown (4)Michael Jones (4)James Williams (4)David Williams (3)John Brown (3)Robert Williams (3)John Jones (3)William Johnson (3)Mary Smith (3)James Brown (3)James Jones (3)
Nearby cities
Wauwatosa (4 mi)West Allis (6 mi)New Berlin (6 mi)Waukesha (7 mi)Menomonee Falls (7 mi)Milwaukee (8 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Waukesha County

Most-recorded names in Waukesha County booking & incarceration records:

Binh Nguyen (1)Christopher Smith (1)David Jones (1)Dung Nguyen (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Brookfield, WI (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Brookfield, Wisconsin.

Christopher Rivera, 49
Brookfield · 53045
AKA Christopher Anthony Rivera
Christopher Rivera, 49ABSCONDER
Brookfield · Waukesha County · 53045
AKA Christopher Anthony Rivera, Christopher A Rivera

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Brookfield — frequently asked

What is the population of Brookfield, Wisconsin?
Brookfield has a population of about 41,592, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Brookfield?
The median home value in Brookfield is $419,300, and the median gross rent is $1,794/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Brookfield safe? What is the crime rate?
Brookfield Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 81 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Brookfield face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Waukesha County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, tornado.
How many schools are in Brookfield?
Brookfield has 8 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Brookfield?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Brookfield. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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