Pewaukee Lake, right outside of Waukesha, is a big part of life for Waukesha residents.
Locals fish from a covered bridge in Pewaukee's HC Koepp Village Park.
Lakefront Park near Hartland is where neighbors gather in the summer months.

Hartland, WI

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,473

Population

9,661

Renter Mix

36% Rent

Small-town tranquility and Midwestern personality distinguish this riverside suburb

Suburb Commuter Safe

About 25 miles west of Milwaukee, Hartland is a small suburban village along the banks of the Bark River. Parks, lakes, and golf courses surround the community, providing endless opportunities to get outside and enjoy the region’s natural beauty—Nixon Park near the center of town features a splash pad and baseball diamond attracting lots of locals in the summertime. The local schools earn top marks and the crime rate is exceptionally low, making Hartland a popular choice for Milwaukee-area commuters raising families.

Explore the City

Lakefront Park near Hartland is where neighbors gather in the summer months.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$97,527

Average: $120,741

Education

3,618

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

5,219

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

42 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

20%

Housing Distribution

Hartland has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Hartland, WI is $970 for a studio, $1,475 for one bedroom, $1,766 for two bedrooms, and $2,883 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hartland has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,475/month
763 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Hartland, WI

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Hartland South Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

329 Students

Lake Country School

Public

Grades PK-8

485 Students

Swallow Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

464 Students

Hartland North Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

475 Students

Hartland Fine Arts Leardership Academy

Public

Grades K-5

64 Students

North Shore Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

335 Students

North Shore Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

335 Students

Lake Country School

Public

Grades PK-8

485 Students

Swallow Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

464 Students

LIFE Entrepreneurial School

Public

Grades 6-8

62 Students

Arrowhead High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,086 Students

Arrowhead High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,086 Students

Points of Interest

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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.