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Life in West Allis
If you're considering West Allis, you're looking at a solid working-to-middle-class suburb where you can actually find affordable housing compared to many Midwest markets. Median home values sit around $203,800 with rental options averaging about $1,012 per month, and the median household income of $67,611 suggests a stable, employed population with an unemployment rate under 4 percent. The community skews slightly older (median age near 39) but still has a decent share of families and younger households mixed in.
West Allis at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Foreign-Born
6.0%
Broadband Internet
89.9%
of households
Population Growth
-0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in West Allis: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In West Allis, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (45.3%), and 10.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.3%
of residents
65 and Older
17.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
42.3%
of households
Married Couples
32.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.08
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 7% below WI average
Rent, home values, and income in West Allis
In West Allis, rent runs 7% below the WI average, and home values are 24% below the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,894
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1956
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $271,965 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above WI average
Unemployment in West Allis and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in West Allis is 0.7 percentage points higher than the WI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What West Allis 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
Commute21 min avg
How West Allis residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In West Allis, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 72 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 44% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in West Allis runs 44% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
182.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,712.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
West Allis Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 27 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Milwaukee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Milwaukee County, which includes West Allis, the most common type is winter weather, with 27 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | Winter Weather | $65.8M |
| 2024 | 20 | Winter Weather | $87,500 |
| 2023 | 22 | Winter Storm | $97,500 |
| 2022 | 31 | Winter Weather | $116,500 |
| 2021 | 20 | Winter Weather | $21,000 |
| 2020 | 23 | Winter Weather | $10.9M |
| 2019 | 32 | Winter Weather | $66,500 |
| 2018 | 34 | Winter Weather | $555,500 |
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
Milwaukee County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Milwaukee County, which includes West Allis, is typically good — 228 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
228
per year
Moderate Days
121
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Milwaukee County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
West Allis has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.4"
Annual Snowfall
52.3"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
133
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
134
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.23" |
| Feb | 34°F | 17°F | 2.15" |
| Mar | 45°F | 27°F | 2.53" |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 3.70" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 4.32" |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 5.03" |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 3.73" |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.34" |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.69" |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 3.08" |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 2.31" |
| Dec | 36°F | 21°F | 2.25" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in West Allis
West Allis has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
6.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
West Allis Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Granite Hills Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Milwaukee
Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin
Childrens · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Milwaukee
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric · 2.9 mi away · Wauwatosa
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.
Education14.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in West Allis
West Allis's student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near West Allis (within 15 miles)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 16,758 students · in-state tuition $10,916 · 56% graduate · median earnings $59,268 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,660 students · in-state tuition $53,270 · 81% graduate · median earnings $83,810 (10 yrs after entry)
Milwaukee School of Engineering
6.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,654 students · in-state tuition $52,228 · 73% graduate · median earnings $92,761 (10 yrs after entry)
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
2.7 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)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 93 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for West Allis
West Allis has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (93 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in West Allis
West Allis Public Library
7421 W. National Ave., West Allis
Cities Near West Allis
The closest cities within 60 miles
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West Allis FAQ
Is West Allis, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
West Allis's median rent is $1,007/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $67,611/year. Median home value is $203,800.
Is West Allis, Wisconsin safe?⌄
West Allis's violent crime rate was 183 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 1713 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in West Allis, Wisconsin?⌄
West Allis has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in West Allis, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in West Allis is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,007/month and median household income is $67,611/year. The median home value is $203,800. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in West Allis, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in West Allis is 21 minutes, which is about 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