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West Allis, Wisconsin is 5 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Milwaukee county. The city is part of the Milwaukee - Waukesha metro area. The population of West Allis is 61,254.
In West Allis, about 47% of adults are married. Adults in West Allis are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.
Seniors are common in West Allis.
In 2000, West Allis had a median family income of $50,732.
Among West Allis political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,250. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in West Allis, approximately 58% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Real estate taxes per home are higher in West Allis than most places in Wisconsin.
In West Allis, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing West Allis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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