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Pewaukee, WI Area Guide

Bask in lakeside fun on the cusp of Milwaukee

Suburban Scenic Active Welcoming Lakeside Close-Knit Family-Friendly Peaceful Convenient

Located in the heart of Lake Country, Pewaukee offers residents a tranquil suburban lifestyle within a 20-minute drive of bustling Milwaukee. Pewaukee is home to the largest lake in Waukesha County, Pewaukee Lake, where residents and guests can go swimming, boating, paddle boarding, fishing, kayaking, and enjoy beautiful views.

Pewaukee residents also have the option to bike the 15-mile Lake Country Trail, explore nature at Simmons Woods Park, and go rock climbing at the expansive indoor climbing gym Adventure Rock. Unique boutiques are strewn throughout Pewaukee in addition to casual restaurants, scenic parks, and lush golf courses.

A host of annual events foster a sense of community in Pewaukee, including the Waterfront Wednesday Concert Series, Pewaukee Multisport Weekend, and Pewaukee Kiwanis Beach Party and Lake Country Water Festival. Commuting and traveling from Pewaukee is a breeze with access to I-94 and Waukesha County Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Pewaukee, WI is $825 for a studio, $1,431 for one bedroom, $1,668 for two bedrooms, and $2,155 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pewaukee has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,431/month
819 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

29 / 100

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

Minimal Transit

2 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

38 / 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

Horizon School

Public

Grades K-5

Pewaukee Lake Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Asa Clark Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Pewaukee High

Public

Grades 9-12

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 February 2026.