The Town FilesWaukesha County, Wisconsin
411,762 people. The median home is worth $398,200 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $106,076.
Towns in Waukesha County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha | 71,158 | $315,500 | $83,837 | 36.7 |
| Brookfield | 41,464 | $443,900 | $129,548 | 43.8 |
| New Berlin | 40,451 | $365,700 | $101,091 | 45.2 |
| Menomonee Falls | 38,527 | $368,000 | $100,238 | 42.4 |
| Muskego | 25,032 | $417,400 | $112,221 | 46.3 |
| Oconomowoc | 18,203 | $394,500 | $106,425 | 42.6 |
| Pewaukee | 15,914 | $447,100 | $108,350 | 44.1 |
| Sussex | 11,487 | $430,600 | $119,041 | 39.2 |
| Hartland | 9,501 | $393,100 | $87,754 | 41.7 |
| Oconomowoc | 8,836 | $466,300 | $114,782 | 48.8 |
| Merton | 8,277 | $496,600 | $119,297 | 48.4 |
| Mukwonago | 8,262 | $366,200 | $98,273 | 39.4 |
| Pewaukee | 8,238 | $281,800 | $62,139 | 44.2 |
| Delafield | 8,095 | $613,300 | $158,353 | 50.2 |
| Mukwonago | 7,781 | $447,300 | $137,283 | 43.3 |
| Delafield | 7,185 | $555,800 | $94,806 | 46.7 |
| Genesee | 7,171 | $437,500 | $118,578 | 52.7 |
| Elm Grove | 6,513 | $510,400 | $158,016 | 44.3 |
| Brookfield | 6,477 | $374,500 | $89,323 | 52.3 |
| Okauchee Lake | 5,094 | $497,500 | $131,170 | 51.9 |
| Summit | 4,784 | $533,300 | $140,682 | 50.4 |
| Ottawa | 3,646 | $425,900 | $153,018 | 43.2 |
| Eagle | 3,478 | $475,100 | $125,792 | 53.9 |
| Merton | 3,441 | $575,800 | $173,913 | 39.0 |
| Wales | 2,862 | $399,400 | $109,024 | 42.1 |
People and housing
| Waukesha County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $398,200 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,356 | $951 |
| Median household income | $106,076 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 43.5 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
247,891 jobs in 2024, average pay $69,989 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,134 storm events in Waukesha County from 1996 to 2026, with 8 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Waukesha County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2025 | Flood | DR-4892: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 19, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3285: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).