West Allis

West Allis, Wisconsin Overview

West Allis scores 55.0/100 overall (B), ranking #12 of 20 cities in Wisconsin — below the state composite of 65.2. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 76/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 24/100.

Income & Employment in West Allis

The median household income in West Allis is $69,685, 4% below the statewide median of $72,458. The local unemployment rate of 3.5% is higher than the state’s 3%. Population grew 0.7% recently.

Safety in West Allis

West Allis reports 302.5 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 295 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2386.1 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in West Allis

West Allis 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 $191,700. Median monthly rent is $1,012. Renters spend 17.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in West Allis

The adult obesity rate in West Allis is 35.8%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.1%. Residents report an average of 16.4 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Wisconsin ranks #25 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in West Allis

West Allis has a high school graduation rate of 91%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. Per-pupil spending is $15,081. The city has 11 public schools serving 5,851 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in West Allis

The annual average temperature in West Allis is 51.4°F. Summers average 70.5°F. Winters average 33.1°F. Annual precipitation is 40.3 inches.

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