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Pewaukee, WI


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Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Pewaukee, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 5 miles N of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 18 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is conveniently located inside the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan area. There are an estimated 11,783 people in Pewaukee.

The People and Families of Pewaukee

In Pewaukee, about 70% of adults are married. Many folks in Pewaukee are married and settled down.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pewaukee had a median family income of $80,163. Pewaukee has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Pewaukee living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Pewaukee, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Pewaukee. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Pewaukee.

Pewaukee Housing

Approximately 86% of housing in Pewaukee is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Pewaukee contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Pewaukee, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Pewaukee strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPewaukee Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPewaukee People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyPewaukee Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Pewaukee College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Pewaukee Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Pewaukee Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Pewaukee Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Pewaukee Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Pewaukee, WI

Comparing Pewaukee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population98
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women810
Senior Citizens32
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity38
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime99

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