Life in Wauwatosa research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Wauwatosa over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Wauwatosa:
The population in Wauwatosa is 47,919.
The median home value in Wauwatosa is $362,434.
The median income in Wauwatosa is $93,812.
The cost of living in Wauwatosa is 105 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Wauwatosa is $1,312.
The unemployment rate in Wauwatosa is 2.2%.
The poverty rate in Wauwatosa is 5.8%.
The average high in Wauwatosa is 56.8° and the average low is 39.0°.
Crime in Wauwatosa summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wauwatosa. Key points include:
There were 1,295 total crimes in Wauwatosa in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wauwatosa is 2,746.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wauwatosa is 199.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wauwatosa is 2,547.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wauwatosa is 18.17% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Wauwatosa / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,295 | 2,746.6 | 1,809.0 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 94 | 199.4 | 323.4 | 369.8 |
Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 42 | 89.1 | 52.8 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 47 | 99.7 | 230.6 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 1,201 | 2,547.2 | 1,485.7 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 62 | 131.5 | 218.5 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 893 | 1,894.0 | 1,106.1 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 246 | 521.8 | 161.0 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Wauwatosa summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wauwatosa. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wauwatosa is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wauwatosa is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wauwatosa is $362,434.
The median income in Wauwatosa is $93,812.
Living Expense | Wauwatosa | Wisconsin | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 105 | 95 | 100 | |
Services | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
Health | 120 | 114 | 100 | |
Housing | 116 | 84 | 100 | |
Transportation | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
Utilities | 110 | 103 | 100 |
The average high in Wauwatosa is 56.8° and the average low is 39.0°.
There are 66.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.9 inches of precipitation each year with 43.4 inches of snow.
Stat | Wauwatosa |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 56.8 |
Average Annual Low | 39.0 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 66.0 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 33.9 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 43.4 |
The current population in Wauwatosa is 47,919. The population has increased 3.8% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 47,919 | 0.1% |
2021 | 47,882 | 0.4% |
2020 | 47,687 | 0.6% |
2019 | 47,388 | 0.6% |
2018 | 47,126 | 0.6% |
2017 | 46,838 | 0.4% |
2016 | 46,661 | 0.4% |
2015 | 46,457 | 0.4% |
2014 | 46,273 | 0.2% |
2013 | 46,179 | - |
79.2% White with 37,935 White residents.
7.3% African American with 3,478 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 211 American Indian residents.
4.6% Asian with 2,186 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 160 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 1,905 Two Or More residents.
4.2% Hispanic with 2,035 Hispanic residents.
Race | Wauwatosa | WI | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 79.2% | 79.9% | 58.9% |
African American | 7.3% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Asian | 4.6% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 4.0% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 4.2% | 7.3% | 18.7% |
Wauwatosa is 52.6% female with 25,190 female residents.
Wauwatosa is 47.4% male with 22,729 male residents.
Gender | Wauwatosa | WI | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 52.6% | 49.9% | 50.4% |
Male | 47.4% | 50.1% | 49.6% |
-0.0% of adults in Wauwatosa completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Wauwatosa completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Wauwatosa completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Wauwatosa completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Wauwatosa completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Wauwatosa completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Wauwatosa completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in Wauwatosa completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Wauwatosa completed doctorate degree.
Education | Wauwatosa | WI | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | -0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 14.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 16.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 16.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
2.9% of households in Wauwatosa earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Wauwatosa earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.2% of households in Wauwatosa earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.8% of households in Wauwatosa earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.5% of households in Wauwatosa earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.9% of households in Wauwatosa earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.8% of households in Wauwatosa earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.9% of households in Wauwatosa earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.1% of households in Wauwatosa earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.8% of households in Wauwatosa earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Wauwatosa | WI | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.4% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 6.6% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 5.8% | 7.9% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 8.5% | 11.4% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 20.9% | 18.4% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 11.1% | 8.2% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 14.8% | 7.6% | 11.4% |