Waukesha, WI

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Introduction to Waukesha, Wisconsin

Waukesha, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 16 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is located along the Fox River. In 2006 the city was ranked 36th in Money Magazine's 100 best places to live in the United States list. The region provides numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Waukesha History

Settlers arrived in 1834. In 1846 the Village of Prairieville was incorporated and in 1847 it was renamed Waukesha. During the late 1800's and the early 1900's the town was a prominent spa location due to the area's high quality spring water. The rich and famous often visited the luxury resorts, including the notable Fountain Spring House. The city was named after a nearby Indian village.

Waukesha Attractions

• Old World Wisconsin is a museum focusing on rural history and features a vast number of noteworthy buildings.
• Waukesha County Museum.
• Wisconsin Highland Games & Celtic Fling features a rugby tournament, Scottish and Irish sporting events, music, parades, dancing and pipe and drum competitions.
• Ashton Arts Gallery.
• Apple Harvest Festival features hay rides, concerts and activities for children.
• Waukesha Symphony Orchestra.
• Carrol Players.
• Waukesha Civic Theatre.
• Waukesha Art Fest includes a fine arts competition and a variety of entertainment.
• Les Paul Band Shell features summer concerts.
• Charles Z. Horwitz Planetarium.
• Waukesha County Expo Center.
• Waukesha Farmers Market.
• Almont Gallery.
• Rowe Art Gallery.
• The historic downtown includes numerous specialty shops.

Waukesha Activities

The Retzer Nature Center includes a trail which provides opportunities to see a wide variety of plants, birds and animals. Golf enthusiasts enjoy the numerous courses. The city incldudes extensive bicycle and hiking trail systems. A vast number of pristine lakes provide residents and visitors with opportunities for outdoor recreation. The scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest is a popular destination and includes hiking and bicycle riding trails.

The scenic Glacial Drumlin State Trail features rolling hills, marshes and rivers. The Lapham Peak Trails are enjoyed by residents and tourists. Fox River Park includes woodlands, wetlands and trails. Minooka Park is situated in a vast acreage and is popular for swimming, horseback riding, hiking as well as cross-country skiing.

Waukesha Higher Education

Carrol University is a private Presbyterian liberal arts college. The University of Wisconsin-Waukesha is located in the city.

Waukesha Transportation

The city is served by the nearby General Mitchell International Airport.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 4%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 9%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 11%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Waukesha, WI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes

Waukesha Almanac

Waukesha Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Waukesha Public Libraries

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Waukesha Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Waukesha residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Waukesha, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Waukesha Hospitals

WAUKESHA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
725 AMERICAN AVE
(262) 928-1000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Waukesha

Waukesha High Schools (2004)

SOUTH HI
401 E ROBERTA AVE
262-970-3710
Serves 1,440 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

WEST HI
3301 SAYLESVILLE RD
262-970-3910
Serves 1,419 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

NORTH HI
2222 MICHIGAN AVE
262-970-3510
Serves 1,335 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

HARVEY PHILIP ALT CHARTER SCH
621 W COLLEGE AVE
262-970-1102
A Non-traditional School
A charter school.
Serves 115 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 7.2

PROJECT CHANGE
222 MAPLE AVE
262-970-1102
A Non-traditional School
A charter school.
Serves 7 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 7

Waukesha Colleges

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Carroll College

DeVry University

DeVry University

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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