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Wauwatosa, WI

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Wauwatosa.

Population: 45,813 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wauwatosa, WI is $426,205 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $436,200 after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,686/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, tornado, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$426,205

Typical home value

+4.2%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$426,205
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+30.7%
10-year appreciation
+81.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$426,205
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$436,200
Median list price
$404,900
Median price per sqft
$252
1-year sale-price change
+3.3%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
187
For-sale inventory
120
Sale-to-list ratio
105.0%
Active listings
100
1-year forecast
+3.7%
New listings (monthly)
51

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,686/mo
1-year rent change
+4.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$985/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,060/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,263/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,553/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,664/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Milwaukee School District, Wauwatosa School District
Schools include
Hawley Environmental School, MacDowell Montessori School K3-12, East High, Jefferson Elementary, Lincoln Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, tornado, winter weather, heat wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · winter weather: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A08
NFIP flood claims on record
135
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
4.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Waste Management of Wisconsin, Inc. (Brookfield Sanitary Landfill) (5.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.0 in
Annual snowfall
52.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
228
Days with Moderate air quality
121
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
175

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,861
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
167,773
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
141,513

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (MWC) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
2
Hospitals include
AURORA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, FROEDTERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4,168 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1950
Housing built before 1970
73.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,895
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
81.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
414,860
Average weekly wage
$1,388
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,046

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WauwatosaState medianUS median
Typical home value$426,205$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$436,200$322,500$325,000
Median days on market36 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,686/mo$1,435/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,895$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Wauwatosa, WI?
$426,205.
What is the median sale price in Wauwatosa, WI?
$436,200.
How long do homes take to sell in Wauwatosa, WI?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Wauwatosa, WI?
Typical rent: $1,686/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wauwatosa, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, tornado, winter weather, heat wave, inland flooding.
Is Wauwatosa, WI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 135 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A08. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Wauwatosa, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wauwatosa, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wauwatosa, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wauwatosa, WI?
15 schools (10 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Wauwatosa, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wauwatosa, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wauwatosa, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 94.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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