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Waukesha, WI

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Waukesha.

Population: 68,266 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Waukesha, WI is $406,410 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $455,000 after a median 66 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,476/month. 25 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hail, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$406,410

Median home value

+5.9%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$406,410
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+17.3%
5-year appreciation
+34.1%
10-year appreciation
+90.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$406,410
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$455,000
Median list price
$432,475
Median price per sqft
$199
1-year sale-price change
+31.7%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
44
For-sale inventory
179
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
36
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
87

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,476/mo
1-year rent change
+4.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
25
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
3
High schools
8
Charter schools
7
School districts serving the area
La Casa De Esperanza Inc., Waukesha School District
Schools include
La Casa de Esperanza Charter School, Banting Elementary, Les Paul Middle, Hadfield Elementary, Heyer Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, tornado, winterWeather, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Waste Management of Wisconsin, Inc. (Brookfield Sanitary Landfill) (3.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.3 in
Annual snowfall
46.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
171
Days with Moderate air quality
167
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
270

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
141
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
107,223
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
89,900

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
86
Nearest airport
Waukesha County Airport (UES) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
WAUKESHA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WAUKESHA COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CTR, ASCENSION ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+948 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
34.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,233
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
83.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
231,130
Average weekly wage
$1,311
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
998

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WaukeshaState medianUS median
Median home value$406,410$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$455,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market66 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,476/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,233$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Waukesha, WI?
$406,410.
What is the median sale price in Waukesha, WI?
$455,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Waukesha, WI?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in Waukesha, WI?
Typical rent: $1,476/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Waukesha, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, tornado, winterWeather, heatWave.
Is Waukesha, WI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Waukesha, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Waukesha, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waukesha, WI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Waste Management of Wisconsin, Inc. (Brookfield Sanitary Landfill), 3.4 mi.
How many schools serve Waukesha, WI?
25 schools (13 elementary, 3 middle, 8 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Waukesha, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 12.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Waukesha, WI?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Waukesha, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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