Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Pewaukee
Pewaukee, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,455
Population
16,087
Renter Mix
20% Rent
Bask in lakeside fun on the cusp of Milwaukee
Suburban
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Scenic
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Active
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Welcoming
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Lakeside
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Close-Knit
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Family-Friendly
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Peaceful
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Convenient
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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.
Explore the City
Pewaukee Village Park includes a pond for fishing enthusiasts.
Newly built homes in central Pewaukee welcome growing families.
Tree-lined streets make Pewaukee ideal for neighborhood walks.
HC Koepp Village Park features a covered bridge and fishing spots.
Agape Community Church in Pewaukee holds weekly Sunday services.
Lakefront Park hosts Pewaukee's popular Waterfront Wednesday concerts.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$108,174
Average: $135,286
Education
6,896
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,681
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pewaukee has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pewaukee, WI is $1,115 for a studio, $1,457 for one bedroom, $1,692 for two bedrooms, and $2,113 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pewaukee has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,457/month
818 Sq Ft
House
$3,514/month
2,759 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pewaukee, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
622 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
789 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
655 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
882 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Retzer Nature Center
- Menomonee Park
- Lapham Peak
- Village 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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.