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Hartland, Wisconsin

Introduction to Hartland, Wisconsin

Hartland, Wisconsin is 8 miles NW of Waukesha, Wisconsin and 22 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Waukesha County. The population of the village is 7,905.

Hartland History

Stephen Warren, a real estate broker and builder, was the first settler in the area now known as Hartland. He bought 165 acres of land between Cottonwood and Maple Avenues in 1839, on the land that later became Hartland. The village was named Warren in 1837. After the arrival of a railroad in 1854, the village received its present name. The community was incorporated as a village in 1892.

Hartland and nearby Attractions

  • Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art
  • Harrington Beach State Park
  • Eisner Museum of Advertising & Design
  • Aztalan State Park
  • Betty Brinn Children's Museum
  • Milton House Museum

Things To Do In Hartland

While in Hartland, one can visit parks like Pike Lake State Park, Harrington Beach State Park, Aztalan State Park and Kettle Moraine State Forest. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Bristlecone Pines Golf Club, the Olde Highlander Golf Club and the Wanaki Golf Course. The First Congregational Church, the Lake Country Congregational Church and the Zion Lutheran Church are the local houses of worship. The Milwaukee Art Museum, the East Troy Electric Railroad Museum, the Mitchell Gallery of Flight and the Betty Brinn Children's Museum are all accessible from Hartland as well.

Hartland Transportation

The nearest major airport is General Mitchell International.

Hartland Higher Education

Marquette University, Waukesha County Technical College and Cardinal Stritch University are the nearest colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%Hartland Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hartland Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%Hartland Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Hartland College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Hartland People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Hartland Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Hartland, WI

Comparing Hartland 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
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men89
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population33
Racial Diversity27
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use25
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents31
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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