Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Overview

With a composite score of 60.9/100 and a A grade, Wauwatosa ranks #4 of 20 cities in Wisconsin. Its strongest showing is in Safety (78/100), while Outdoor Access (24/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa’s median household income of $93,859 is 30% above the Wisconsin median of $72,458, and its 2.7% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 3%.

Safety in Wauwatosa

At 176.8 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Wauwatosa sits meaningfully below the Wisconsin average of 295 — a 67% lower gap. The property crime rate is 2452.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa has a cost of living index of 95.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $307,600. Median monthly rent is $1,373. Renters spend 17.6% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Wauwatosa

The adult obesity rate in Wauwatosa is 31.4% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 8.8%. Residents average 14.1 poor mental health days per month. Wisconsin ranks #25 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa’s high school graduation rate of 93% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $13,809. The city has 16 public schools serving 6,642 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Wauwatosa

The annual average temperature in Wauwatosa is 51.4°F. Summers average 70.5°F. Winters average 33.1°F. Annual precipitation is 40.4 inches. 15.1% of workers in Wauwatosa work from home, well above the national average. The average commute of 17.1 minutes is notably short.

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