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Waukesha, WI

Founded 1839Waukesha CountyElev. 271 m
Population
70,779
Median home
$286,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
29
Sex offenders
9

Overview

About Waukesha

With about 70,779 residents, Waukesha is one of Wisconsin's notable places. Waukesha was founded in 1839 and sits in Waukesha County. The median age is 36.4 and the median household income is $81,651. Homes carry a median value of $286,600, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (78.3%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
70,779
Median age
36.4
Median household income
$81,651
Per-capita income
$43,090
Poverty rate
10.3%
High-school grad or higher
95.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg. commute
21.6 min
Work from home
11.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White78.3%
Hispanic or Latino12.2%
Black3.2%
Asian2.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.1%
Sales & office21%
Service14.4%
Production, transportation & material moving14%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.4%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$286,600
Median gross rent
$1,183/mo
Owner-occupied
59.3%
Median year built
1979
Households
30,092
Avg. household size
2.28

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Waukesha has 29 public schools — 15 elementary, 3 middle, 9 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading35%
Math39%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

eAchieve Academy - WisconsinHighGrades 6–12charter
North HighHighGrades 9–12
Riverview SchoolHighGrades 6–12
South HighHighGrades 9–12
Waukesha Academy of Health ProfessionsHighGrades 9–12charter
Waukesha East Alternative SchoolHighGrades 6–12charter
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Waukesha Transition AcademyHighGrades 12–12
West HighHighGrades 9–12
Butler MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Horning MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Les Paul MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Banting ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Bethesda ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime60% below national
Waukesha154
Wisconsin304
United States386
↑ 67% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime51% below national
Waukesha957
Wisconsin1,260
United States1,952
→ 0% unchanged than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

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

Waukesha was founded in 1839 and sits in Waukesha County. Elevation ~271 m.

Population trend
78K070,77918602024
Map of Waukesha
Waukesha, WI
Where Waukesha is
MilwaukeeMadisonGreen BayKenoshaRacineAppletonWaukesha
Historic places

60 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Chandler, Walter S., HouseLain-Estburg HouseOld Waukesha County CourthousePutney BlockArcadian Bottling WorksCook, Alexander, HouseCutler, Morris, HouseDwinnell, George, House
Notable people from Waukesha
Les PaulVernor VingeGwen JorgensenJ. J. WattBrad BeyerMichael RitchieMichelle ThallerErik SowinskiElli OchowiczLiam Robbins
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Nearby cities
New Berlin (6 mi)Brookfield (7 mi)West Allis (11 mi)Wauwatosa (11 mi)Muskego (11 mi)Menomonee Falls (12 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Waukesha, WI (9)

Public sex-offender registry records for Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Lamont L Walker, 32ABSCONDER
Waukesha · Waukesha County · 53188
AKA Angel Walker, Lil Bizzie Walker
Anthony J Martinez, 27ABSCONDER
Waukesha · Waukesha County · 53186
AKA Anthony Johnrobert Martinez, Anthony John Robert Martinez
Christopher C King, 48ABSCONDER
Waukesha · Waukesha County · 53188
AKA Christopher Craig King, Christopher C King
Richard Nelson, 68ABSCONDER
Waukesha · Waukesha County · 53188
AKA Rick R Nelson, Richard R Nelson
Richard W Garcia, 61ABSCONDER
Waukesha · Waukesha County · 53188
AKA Richard W Garcia, Richard Wayne Garcia
Jose Rodriguez, 82ABSCONDER
Waukesha · Waukesha County · 53186
AKA Jose A Rodriguez, Jose Antonio Rodriguez
Michael J Brown, 45ABSCONDER
Waukesha · Waukesha County · 53188
AKA Michael James Brown, Michael Brown
Robert D Jones, 39ABSCONDER
Waukesha · Waukesha County · 53186
AKA Robert Derek Jones, Robert D Jones
Robert D Brown, 35ABSCONDER
Waukesha · Waukesha County · 53188
AKA Shawn Dashawn Brown, Robert D Brown

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

Waukesha — frequently asked

What is the population of Waukesha, Wisconsin?
Waukesha has a population of about 70,779, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Waukesha?
The median home value in Waukesha is $286,600, and the median gross rent is $1,183/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Waukesha safe? What is the crime rate?
Waukesha Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 154 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Waukesha 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 Waukesha?
Waukesha has 29 public schools (15 elementary, 3 middle, 9 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Waukesha?
Public registry data lists 9 registered sex offenders in or near Waukesha. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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