The Town FilesWest Allis, Wisconsin
City in Milwaukee County · population 60,325 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $203,800
- Household income
- $67,611
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 52 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 39.7
West Allis is a city of 60,325 people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $203,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more walkable than 100% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 100% of Wisconsin towns, better transit than 100% of Wisconsin towns.
How West Allis ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in West Allis is worth $203,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $67,611, which is more affordable than 62% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,007 a month. 55.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Allis | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,800 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,007 | $951 |
| Median household income | $67,611 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 55.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in West Allis
| People | West Allis | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.3% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 89.1% |
Weather in West Allis
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 14.7°F. About 39.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 52.3 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Allis since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 27, 1984 about 10.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 192 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 12, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 105 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 2, 2015.
Severe weather in Milwaukee County since 1996
Milwaukee County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| March 11, 2020 | Flood | DR-4477: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County had 469,055 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,142 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in West Allis itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in West Allis
13 public schools with 6,023 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hale High | 9-12 | 1,208 | 16.1 |
| Central High | 9-12 | 1,032 | 15.2 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate | 6-8 | 1,003 | 14.1 |
| Jefferson Elementary | PK-5 | 456 | 13.4 |
| Walker Elementary | PK-5 | 384 | 14.8 |
| Irving Elementary | PK-5 | 376 | 10.7 |
| Horace Mann Elementary | PK-5 | 370 | 13.7 |
| Wilson Elementary | PK-5 | 365 | 14.0 |
| Mitchell Elementary | PK-5 | 277 | 15.4 |
| Franklin Elementary | PK-5 | 246 | 14.5 |
| James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School | 9-12 | 168 | 15.3 |
| Deeper Learning Virtual Academy (charter) | PK-12 | 134 | 19.1 |
Towns near West Allis
- West Milwaukee, WI3.0 mi · 4,114 people · home $207,400
- Greenfield, WI3.4 mi · 37,803 people · home $261,100
- Wauwatosa, WI3.9 mi · 48,387 people · home $339,000
- Elm Grove, WI4.0 mi · 6,513 people · home $510,400
- Hales Corners, WI4.7 mi · 7,720 people · home $309,800
- Greendale, WI4.9 mi · 14,854 people · home $314,200
- Milwaukee, WI5.0 mi · 577,222 people · home $184,000
- New Berlin, WI5.6 mi · 40,451 people · home $365,700
West Allis questions
Is West Allis, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Allis scores better for retirees than 1% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 0%. 17.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.7).
How much does a house cost in West Allis?
The median owner-occupied home in West Allis is valued at $203,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,611, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,007 a month.
What is the weather like in West Allis?
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 14.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.4 inches of precipitation a year and 52.3 inches of snow.
Does West Allis get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Allis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 27, 1984. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)