Housing by town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Waukesha County, Wisconsin has 38 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,356 (±$22) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,046 in 2015–2019 (+29.6%; Up after inflation).
Chenequa has the highest median gross rent ($3,500 or more) and Lannon the lowest ($773).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,356 (±$22)
- Households that rent
- 24.0%
- Median household income
- $106,076
- Places
- 38
Cities, towns and townships in Waukesha County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bend | $1,125 | 8.9% | $134,615 | $323,500 | $3,898 |
| Brookfield | $1,886 | 17.2% | $129,548 | $443,900 | $5,389 |
| Butler | $890 | 48.2% | $60,000 | $244,700 | $3,075 |
| Chenequa | $3,500 or more | 5.8% | $223,750 | $1,402,800 | $10,000 or more |
| Delafield | $1,457 | 38.3% | $94,806 | $555,800 | $5,920 |
| Dousman | $1,421 | 36.1% | $96,513 | $392,800 | $4,639 |
| Eagle | $877 | 10.2% | $112,083 | $331,900 | $3,668 |
| Elm Grove | $1,900 | 11.5% | $158,016 | $510,400 | $7,245 |
| Hartland | $1,230 | 37.5% | $87,754 | $393,100 | $3,948 |
| Lac La Belle | — | 9.3% | $213,958 | $1,312,500 | $10,000 or more |
| Lannon | $773 | 15.0% | $83,889 | $260,000 | $3,289 |
| Lisbon | $1,371 | 5.8% | $123,720 | $414,500 | $4,727 |
| Menomonee Falls | $1,313 | 26.0% | $100,238 | $368,000 | $4,261 |
| Merton | $2,136 | 3.0% | $173,913 | $575,800 | $5,478 |
| Mukwonago | $1,142 | 27.0% | $98,273 | $366,200 | $4,398 |
| Muskego | $1,313 | 15.2% | $112,221 | $417,400 | $4,573 |
| Nashotah | $1,375 | 7.6% | $148,403 | $483,300 | $5,081 |
| New Berlin | $1,426 | 23.5% | $101,091 | $365,700 | $4,462 |
| North Prairie | $1,304 | 7.8% | $152,798 | $424,100 | $3,905 |
| Oconomowoc | $1,301 | 30.9% | $106,425 | $394,500 | $4,722 |
| Oconomowoc Lake | — | 2.1% | $250,000 or more | $1,210,900 | $10,000 or more |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, city) | $1,622 | 16.8% | $108,350 | $447,100 | $4,394 |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, village) | $1,260 | 38.6% | $62,139 | $281,800 | $3,360 |
| Summit | $1,615 | 8.8% | $140,682 | $533,300 | $5,332 |
| Sussex | $1,369 | 29.7% | $119,041 | $430,600 | $4,952 |
| Town of Brookfield | $1,869 | 42.5% | $89,323 | $374,500 | $3,704 |
| Town of Delafield | $2,003 | 7.7% | $158,353 | $613,300 | $5,395 |
| Town of Eagle (Waukesha County) | — | 1.3% | $125,792 | $475,100 | $4,409 |
| Town of Genesee | $1,482 | 9.7% | $118,578 | $437,500 | $4,235 |
| Town of Merton | $1,415 | 4.9% | $119,297 | $496,600 | $4,471 |
| Town of Mukwonago | — | 0.8% | $137,283 | $447,300 | $4,090 |
| Town of Oconomowoc | $1,536 | 14.5% | $114,782 | $466,300 | $4,731 |
| Town of Ottawa | $875 | 1.9% | $153,018 | $425,900 | $4,453 |
| Vernon | $1,125 | 4.3% | $120,000 | $434,700 | $3,899 |
| Wales | $1,322 | 15.2% | $109,024 | $399,400 | $4,540 |
| Waukesha (Waukesha County, city) | $1,219 | 41.2% | $83,837 | $315,500 | $4,511 |
| Waukesha (Waukesha County, village) | $1,292 | 7.4% | $130,978 | $415,500 | $3,681 |
Unincorporated communities in Waukesha County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okauchee Lake | $1,391 | 10.9% | $131,170 | $497,500 | $4,884 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,750 | $37,950 | $60,700 |
| 2 people | $26,000 | $43,400 | $69,400 |
| 3 people | $29,250 | $48,800 | $78,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $54,200 | $86,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $58,550 | $93,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $62,900 | $100,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $67,250 | $107,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $71,550 | $114,450 |
How the places in Waukesha County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Waukesha County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 311 | 81 | 2,961 | 775 | 381,924 | 16 of 21 |
| 2024 | 264 | 69 | 2,951 | 769 | 383,505 | 15 of 22 |
| 2025 | 255 | 65 | 2,350 | 601 | 391,105 | 15 of 22 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Waukesha County recorded 255 violent and 2,350 property crimes, 65 and 601 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 97% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Waukesha County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha County Sheriff's Office | 96,602 | 36 | 231 |
| Waukesha Police Department | 71,542 | 82 | 656 |
| Menomonee Falls Police Department | 41,236 | 37 | 184 |
| Brookfield Police Department | 41,216 | 26 | 328 |
| New Berlin Police Department | 40,264 | 19 | 247 |
| Muskego Police Department | 25,927 | 16 | 180 |
| Oconomowoc Police Department | 20,479 | 14 | 94 |
| Hartland Police Department | 10,381 | 4 | 28 |
| Pewaukee Village Police Department | 8,232 | 6 | 105 |
| Mukwonago Town Police Department | 7,835 | 4 | 4 |
| Delafield Police Department | 7,297 | 4 | 92 |
| Brookfield Township Police Department | 6,467 | 3 | 88 |
| Elm Grove Police Department | 6,380 | 1 | 33 |
| Summit Police Department | 5,482 | 2 | 30 |
| Lannon Police Department | 2,250 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Waukesha County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53051 | 39,559 | $1,313 | $367,900 | $100,031 | 26.0% |
| 53066 | 37,558 | $1,331 | $427,900 | $113,114 | 21.8% |
| 53188 | 34,892 | $1,268 | $348,600 | $92,409 | 32.9% |
| 53186 | 33,374 | $1,229 | $301,100 | $74,588 | 44.9% |
| 53151 | 32,824 | $1,443 | $371,200 | $101,176 | 27.5% |
| 53189 | 26,855 | $1,206 | $406,200 | $117,008 | 20.1% |
| 53150 | 26,259 | $1,253 | $416,400 | $109,276 | 15.8% |
| 53072 | 26,200 | $1,381 | $437,800 | $98,538 | 24.2% |
| 53045 | 23,329 | $2,015 | $457,700 | $123,750 | 23.7% |
| 53029 | 21,778 | $1,257 | $478,700 | $108,152 | 22.9% |
| 53005 | 21,675 | $1,875 | $415,800 | $126,739 | 15.4% |
| 53089 | 20,588 | $1,369 | $418,900 | $120,875 | 20.8% |
| 53149 | 19,614 | $1,167 | $414,200 | $110,608 | 15.0% |
| 53018 | 8,201 | $1,584 | $521,400 | $124,595 | 25.6% |
| 53118 | 7,554 | $1,394 | $372,600 | $108,772 | 13.1% |
| 53146 | 7,285 | $1,263 | $346,100 | $110,035 | 3.6% |
| 53122 | 6,508 | $1,900 | $514,800 | $157,962 | 11.4% |
| 53119 | 5,803 | $927 | $416,500 | $117,759 | 4.3% |
| 53103 | 3,762 | $1,125 | $397,700 | $137,083 | 4.3% |
| 53058 | 3,405 | $1,404 | $584,900 | $104,444 | 31.3% |
| 53183 | 3,111 | $1,322 | $398,700 | $108,827 | 14.2% |
| 53153 | 2,548 | $1,304 | $430,100 | $152,543 | 7.3% |
| 53007 | 1,859 | $890 | $244,700 | $60,000 | 48.2% |
| 53046 | 1,482 | $773 | $260,000 | $83,889 | 15.0% |
| 53069 | 671 | — | $344,000 | $130,722 | 10.8% |
| 53127 | 79 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
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Questions about Waukesha County
What is the crime rate in Waukesha County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Waukesha County recorded 65 violent and 601 property crimes per 100,000 residents (255 violent and 2,350 property crimes in all).
Which place in Waukesha County has the highest rent?
Chenequa has the highest median gross rent, $3,500 or more a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Waukesha County has the lowest rent?
Lannon has the lowest median gross rent, $773 (±$768) a month.
What is the median rent in Waukesha County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Waukesha County is $1,356 (±$22) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukesha County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukesha County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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