Brookfield

Brookfield Neighborhood Aerial
Brookfield residents can become members of the Westmoor Country Club.
Shopping centers in Brookfield offer an array of dining and retail options.

Brookfield, WI Area Guide

A quiet, small-town lifestyle in the suburbs of Milwaukee

Suburban Schools Commuter Family-Friendly

Brookfield is a small city positioned roughly ten miles west of Downtown Milwaukee. The community functions primarily as a residential suburb of its larger neighbor, with residents enjoying a terrific balance between a quiet home environment and the nearby urban attractions and resources.

The local schools are exceptional, earning top marks across the board. Brookfield also features a number of kid-friendly attractions, including Prairieville Park, Adventure Rock, and Wirth Park Aquatic center. The city’s popular community events range from the weekly farmers’ markets to the annual German Holiday Market.

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Shopping centers in Brookfield offer an array of dining and retail options.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Brookfield, WI is $1,619 for a studio, $1,664 for one bedroom, $2,108 for two bedrooms, and $2,576 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brookfield has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,664/month
804 Sq Ft
House
$3,081/month
2,098 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,255/month
1,347 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brookfield, WI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

42 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

40 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Burleigh Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Brookfield Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Swanson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Dixon Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Fairview South

Public

Grades K-12

Wisconsin Hills Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Fairview South

Public

Grades K-12

East High

Public

Grades 9-12

Fairview South

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Milwaukee Zoo
  • Lime Kiln Park
  • Rotary Park
  • Village Park
  • Menomonee Park

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.