Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
24%
Brookfield, WI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,686
Population
42,374
Renter Mix
19% Rent
A quiet, small-town lifestyle in the suburbs of Milwaukee
Suburban
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Schools
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Commuter
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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$115,226
Average: $141,384
Education
20,150
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
21,421
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brookfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Brookfield, WI is $1,664 for a studio, $1,699 for one bedroom, $2,157 for two bedrooms, and $2,657 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brookfield has increased by 4.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,699/month
804 Sq Ft
House
$2,864/month
1,826 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,314/month
1,452 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brookfield, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
879 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
879 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
652 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
652 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
823 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
814 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
814 Students
Public
Grades K-12
11 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,362 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,362 Students
Brookfield Central High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,192 Students
Public
Grades K-12
11 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.