Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
25%
Hales Corners, WI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,201
Population
7,216
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Enjoy a peaceful atmosphere just outside Milwaukee
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Historic
Located about ten miles southwest of Milwaukee, Hales Corners is a small village near the intersection of I-43 and I-41. Home to Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corners offers residents a beautiful, natural retreat from hectic, big-city living. Hales Corners is also convenient to the expansive Whitnall Park, equipped with walking trails, a golf course, and a seasonal sledding hill.
Hales Corners, while predominantly residential, contains a slew of diverse restaurants and shops along Route 100. The nearby Southridge Mall houses a bevy of national retailers as well. Several annual events bond the Hales Corners community, including the Fourth of July Celebration and the Taste of Hales Corners Wine and Beer Tasting. The heart of Downtown Milwaukee is just minutes from Hales Corners, providing a broad range of metropolitan amenities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$88,231
Average: $106,073
Education
2,265
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,123
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hales Corners has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Hales Corners, WI is $995 for a studio, $1,204 for one bedroom, $1,772 for two bedrooms, and $2,375 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hales Corners has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,204/month
810 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hales Corners, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
369 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
369 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
512 Students
Hales Corners Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
512 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Boerner Botanical Gardens
- Wehr Nature Center
- The Domes
- Milwaukee Zoo
- Urban Ecology Center--Menomonee Valley
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.