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Brookfield, Wisconsin

Introduction to Brookfield, Wisconsin

Brookfield, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is located 5 miles NW of West Allis, Wisconsin (center to center) and is 10 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 38,649.

Brookfield History

Brookfield was originally the home of the Sac and Potowatomi Indians. The area was first ruled by the French. In 1763, it came under English control. The city became a part of the Milwaukee County in 1836. William Howe was the first white settler of Brookfield and arrived in 1820. It became a part of Waukesha County in 1846. The Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad first entered the area in 1850 and constructed a depot in 1853. It was known as Brookfield Junction. It was incorporated as the City of Brookfield on August 14, 1954 and Franklin Wirth became the first mayor.

Brookfield and nearby Attractions

  • Brookfield Square Shopping Center
  • Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum
  • Betty Brinn Children's Museum
  • Pabst House
  • Pike Lake State Park
  • Charles Allis Art Museum

Things To Do In Brookfield

Brookfield offers easy access to various museums such as the Milwaukee Art Museum, Charles Allis Art Museum, East Troy Electric Railroad Museum, Clark House Museum, Old World Wisconsin, and Discovery World Museum of Science, Economics & Technology. The Brookfield Square Shopping Center, Loehmanns Plaza Shopping Center, Shorewood Village Shops Shopping Center, and Ruby Isle Shopping Center are the local shopping destinations. One can also visit the Brookfield Meadows Park, Kinsey Park, Westchester Park, and Canterbury Hills Park. Each year, the city hosts the Hidden River Art Festival in the month of September.

Brookfield Transportation

Flights can be availed from General Mitchell International Airport.

Brookfield Higher Education

Ottawa University - Milwaukee is the local higher education institution. Higher education can also be pursued at Carroll College, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, and Waukesha County Technical College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBrookfield Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBrookfield Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBrookfield Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBrookfield People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBrookfield Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBrookfield College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Brookfield Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Brookfield Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Brookfield Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Brookfield, WI

Comparing Brookfield 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens96
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women810
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times87
Public Transportation Use27
Walking and Biking to Work25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime1010

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