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Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Introduction to Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is 1 miles N of West Allis, Wisconsin and 5 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is home to some 47,271 residents.

Wauwatosa History

The city of Wauwatosa was incorporated on May 27, 1897. Major portions of the city was farmland until 19th century. It is named after the Potawatomi Native Americans who lived in the upper Mississippi River region. The first permanent white settler, Charles Hart, arrived in the area in 1835. More than 15 other families came to Wauwatosa in the same year. In 1851, the city’s first railroad track was established.

Wauwatosa and nearby Attractions

  • Betty Brinn Children's Museum
  • Pabst House
  • Clark House Museum
  • Pike Lake State Park

Things To Do In Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa hosts the TosaFest every year. The Pabst House Museum, former home of beer magnate Frederick Pabst, is a popular local spot. Other nearby museums include the Betty Brinn Children's Museum, the Clark House Museum and the Eisner Museum of Advertising & Design. Tourists The 678-acre Pike Lake State Park offers opportunities for camping, swimming and hiking.

Wauwatosa Transportation

Flights are available from General Mitchell International Airport.

Wauwatosa Higher Education

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Marquette University and Cardinal Stritch University are all nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyWauwatosa Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyWauwatosa Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyWauwatosa College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyWauwatosa Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 7%Wauwatosa Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 13%Wauwatosa Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Wauwatosa Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Wauwatosa People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Wauwatosa, WI

Comparing Wauwatosa 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens107
Well-Paid Single Men910
Age of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity19
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times87
Public Transportation Use610
Walking and Biking to Work55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Affordability of Rents51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime62
Low Property Crime52

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