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Waukesha, Wisconsin by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 1.1 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Waukesha, 52% lower than the rate across Wisconsin (2.4). Its median household earns $83,837 and the median home value is $315,500. About 71,233 people live in Waukesha.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Waukesha?
Waukesha police recorded 82 violent crimes in 2025, or 1.1 for every 1,000 residents. It stands at 52% lower than the Wisconsin rate (2.4); the U.S. figure is 3.3. There were also 652 property crimes, a rate of 9.1 per 1,000. The yearly count has been fairly flat since 2021 (81 then).
| Offense (2025) | Waukesha count | Per 1,000 | Wisconsin per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 82 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 30 | 0.42 | 0.32 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.07 | 0.29 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 47 | 0.66 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 652 | 9.1 | 10.2 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 35 | 0.49 | 0.97 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 569 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 48 | 0.67 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Waukesha changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81 | 667 | 0 |
| 2022 | 76 | 574 | 0 |
| 2023 | 108 | 671 | 0 |
| 2024 | 90 | 620 | 1 |
| 2025 | 82 | 652 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Waukesha Police Department's own reports.
How does Waukesha compare with Wisconsin?
The median household income in Waukesha is $83,837, close to the Wisconsin median ($77,485). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $315,500, and half of renters pay more than $1,219 a month. About 71,233 people live on 26 square miles of land, roughly 2,791 per square mile. The city lies in Waukesha County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Waukesha | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,233 | 5,914,872 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $83,837 | $77,485 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $315,500 | $266,500 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,219 | $1,087 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 2.7% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 9.8% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 41.7% | 33.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 58.8% | 67.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.7 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Waukesha?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Waukesha County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Waukesha?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 4 highway work zones in Waukesha city limits (3 active that day). Listed roads include US 18 WB, WIS 59 WB and WIS 59 EB. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Waukesha?
Federal school lists place 27 public and 3 private schools within Waukesha. 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Waukesha
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Waukesha city limits, plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Select Fire Weaponry (Waukesha).
Liquor stores
3 liquor stores are on the map inside the Waukesha city limits: 3j liquor (Waukesha), Discount Liquor (Waukesha) and New Bottle stop (Waukesha). Wisconsin has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Waukesha city limits: Planned Parenthood (Waukesha).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Waukesha?
In 2025, Waukesha had 1.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (82 reported), 52% lower than the Wisconsin rate (2.4). The property-crime rate was 9.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Waukesha?
$83,837 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin.
How much do homes cost in Waukesha?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $315,500 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $266,500 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Waukesha?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Waukesha County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
West Allis, WI (11 mi) · Milwaukee, WI (15 mi) · Racine, WI (29 mi) · Kenosha, WI (35 mi) · Janesville, WI (45 mi) · Waukegan, IL (48 mi)
More: Wisconsin statewide numbers · county page: Waukesha County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Waukesha city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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