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Living in
Pewaukee.
About
Life in Pewaukee
This is solidly suburban Milwaukee territory—the kind of place where you're getting genuine community without feeling disconnected from the metro area, all while keeping your commute under 20 minutes on average. The median household income sits at $108,350, which reflects the overall affluence of the area, and homes in the $447,000 range are typical, so you're looking at a stable, established neighborhood where over 61% of households are married couples with roots here. Jobs aren't hard to find with unemployment around 2.9%, and while Pewaukee itself is home to manufacturing (Harken's sailboat gear headquarters is based here), most residents commute into Milwaukee proper or nearby employment centers, which the infrastructure handles smoothly.
Pewaukee at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Foreign-Born
5.1%
Broadband Internet
95.3%
of households
Population Growth
+2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.1% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Pewaukee: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pewaukee, the largest foreign-born group is from India (31.9%), and 2.7% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
23.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.1%
of households
Married Couples
62.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.31
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 49% above WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Pewaukee
In Pewaukee, rent runs 49% above the WI average, and home values are 68% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
28.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
5.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,394
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $564,133 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI
Unemployment in Pewaukee and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Waukesha County, which includes Pewaukee, is close to the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Pewaukee: Waukesha County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Waukesha County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Pewaukee is about 4% of Waukesha County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Pewaukee Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area
Commute19.6 min avg
How Pewaukee residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pewaukee, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 78 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Pewaukee runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
72.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,275.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Pewaukee Village Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Waukesha County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Waukesha County, which includes Pewaukee, the most common type is winter weather, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Winter Weather | $99.0M |
| 2024 | 22 | Winter Weather | $193,500 |
| 2023 | 19 | Winter Storm | $37,500 |
| 2022 | 30 | Winter Weather | $125,500 |
| 2021 | 17 | Winter Weather | $169,500 |
| 2020 | 23 | Winter Weather | $67,000 |
| 2019 | 29 | Winter Weather | $2.6M |
| 2018 | 29 | Winter Weather | $55,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Waukesha County, county-wide
Pewaukee is about 4% of Waukesha County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Waukesha County, which includes Pewaukee, is typically good — 242 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
242
per year
Moderate Days
113
per year
Unhealthy Days
3
per year
Waukesha County, county-wide
Pewaukee is about 4% of Waukesha County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 15°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pewaukee has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 15°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
54°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
31°/15°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.9"
Annual Snowfall
36.9"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
149
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
135
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 12°F | 1.59" |
| Feb | 32°F | 15°F | 1.56" |
| Mar | 42°F | 25°F | 2.06" |
| Apr | 54°F | 35°F | 3.71" |
| May | 67°F | 47°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.80" |
| Jul | 81°F | 61°F | 3.82" |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 3.97" |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.21" |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 3.09" |
| Nov | 45°F | 29°F | 2.19" |
| Dec | 33°F | 19°F | 1.96" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pewaukee
Uninsured
0.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Pewaukee's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Waukesha County Mental Health Ctr
Psychiatric · 3.1 mi away · Waukesha
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Waukesha
Community Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Menomonee Falls
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education57.3% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Pewaukee
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pewaukee (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,523 students · in-state tuition $40,680 · 67% graduate · median earnings $64,501 (10 yrs after entry)
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
9.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 1,037 students · in-state tuition $20,497 · 37% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 943 students · in-state tuition $37,360 · 63% graduate · median earnings $68,940 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 631 students · in-state tuition $36,490 · 59% graduate · median earnings $54,273 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 92 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pewaukee
Pewaukee has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (92 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
92 mi awayPullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
100 mi awayCities Near Pewaukee
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Pewaukee?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pewaukee FAQ
Is Pewaukee, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Pewaukee's median rent is $1,622/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $108,350/year. Median home value is $447,100.
Is Pewaukee, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Pewaukee's violent crime rate was 73 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1276 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pewaukee, Wisconsin?⌄
Waukesha County, which includes Pewaukee, has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pewaukee, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Pewaukee is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,622/month and median household income is $108,350/year. The median home value is $447,100. About 28% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pewaukee, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Pewaukee is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from