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Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is 1 miles N of West Allis, Wisconsin (center to center) and 5 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Part of the surrounding Milwaukee - Waukesha metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Wauwatosa is home to some 47,271 residents.
In Wauwatosa, about 56% of adults are married. People in Wauwatosa have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.
There are more females than males in the city than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in Wauwatosa.
In 2000, Wauwatosa had a median family income of $68,030. More so than most places, the people in Wauwatosa generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Wauwatosa. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($19,400) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Wauwatosa. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Wauwatosa was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Wauwatosa, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Wauwatosa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Wauwatosa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
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| Age of the Population | |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Portion of People Married |  | |
| Average Household Size |  |  |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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