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West Allis, WI

Milwaukee CountyElev. 222 m
Population
59,588
Median home
$191,700
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
16
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About West Allis

West Allis is a city in Wisconsin with about 59,588 residents. West Allis sits in Milwaukee County. The median age is 39 and the median household income is $69,685. Homes carry a median value of $191,700, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (69.8%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
59,588
Median age
39
Median household income
$69,685
Per-capita income
$39,423
Poverty rate
10.5%
High-school grad or higher
92.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg. commute
21.2 min
Work from home
8.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White69.8%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Black5.6%
Asian3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.1%
Sales & office18.9%
Production, transportation & material moving18.5%
Service16.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.2%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$191,700
Median gross rent
$1,012/mo
Owner-occupied
54.8%
Median year built
1956
Households
27,740
Avg. household size
2.12

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

West Allis has 16 public schools — 9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading40%
Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Central HighHighGrades 9–12
James E Dottke Alternative SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Nathan Hale HighHighGrades 9–12
Shared JourneysHighGrades 7–12charter
Frank Lloyd Wright IntermediateMiddleGrades 6–8
Lane IntermediateMiddleGrades 6–8
Franklin ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Horace Mann ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Irving ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Jefferson ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Longfellow ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Madison ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Mitchell ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Walker ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime22% below national
West Allis303
Wisconsin304
United States386
↓ 15% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime22% above national
West Allis2,386
Wisconsin1,260
United States1,952
↓ 17% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around West Allis.

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Milwaukee County
Cold waveVery High
TornadoVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

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

Context

Neighborhood info

West Allis is in Milwaukee County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

West Allis sits in Milwaukee County. Elevation ~222 m.

Map of West Allis
West Allis, WI
Where West Allis is
MilwaukeeMadisonGreen BayKenoshaRacineAppletonWest Allis
Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

West Allis Post OfficeWadhams Gas StationGreenfield SchoolKegel's InnKoelsch Funeral HomeMcMicken, Alexander Herschel and Pauline G., House
Notable people from West Allis
LiberaceDan JansenChellsie MemmelTerry A. DavisChris WittyDonald J. HyingLionel DahmerNick PearsonHarvey KuennChad Dombrowski
People searches in West Allis
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Nearby cities
Greenfield (3 mi)Wauwatosa (4 mi)Milwaukee (5 mi)Brookfield (6 mi)New Berlin (6 mi)Franklin (9 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Milwaukee County

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

Aaron Lewis (3)David Jones (2)John Williams (2)Dung Nguyen (2)Adriana Sanchez (2)John Miller (2)Alex Walker (1)Alexi Sanchez (1)Alexia Walker (1)Alexis Walker (1)Alfonzo Young (1)Alicia Lewis (1)Anh Nguyen (1)Dang Nguyen (1)Daniel Smith (1)James Miller (1)John Smith (1)Jose Willis (1)Larry Wright (1)Mary Smith (1)Warren Wilson (1)Adam Lewis (1)Adam Walker (1)Adonis Nguyen (1)

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

Registered sex offenders in West Allis, WI (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for West Allis, Wisconsin.

Edward E Adams, 61ABSCONDER
West Allis · Milwaukee County · 53219
AKA Edward Adams, Edward Earl Adams
Charles J Miller, 23ABSCONDER
West Allis · Milwaukee County · 53219
AKA Cj Miller, Charles J Miller
Matthew J Thompson
West Allis · 53219
William Joseph Smith, 75
West Allis · Milwaukee County · 53214
AKA William Smith, William J Smith
Jamison Lopeman, 46ABSCONDER
West Allis · Milwaukee County · 53219
AKA Jamison Michael Lopeman, Jamison M Lopeman
James Warren Williams, 54ABSCONDER
West Allis · Milwaukee County · 53214
AKA James Warren Williams, James Williams

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

West Allis — frequently asked

What is the population of West Allis, Wisconsin?
West Allis has a population of about 59,588, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in West Allis?
The median home value in West Allis is $191,700, and the median gross rent is $1,012/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is West Allis safe? What is the crime rate?
West Allis Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 303 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does West Allis face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Milwaukee County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, tornado, winter weather.
How many schools are in West Allis?
West Allis has 16 public schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in West Allis?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near West Allis. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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