Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Wales, WI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,496
Population
3,026
Renter Mix
18% Rent
A charming, historic village in Wisconsin
Village
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Community
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History
A quiet village in Waukesha County, Wales is a suburb of Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a population of only 2,500. This small, tight-knit community is very proud of their Welsh history and culture. Community parks, local public schools, grocery stores, and quaint restaurants are all within reach. Wales Community Park offers ball fields, a basketball court, disc golf course, and playground. The nearby Glacial Drumlin Trail is Wale’s premiere biking trail. This family-friendly village offers an outstanding golf course and country club, the Legend at Brandybrook. This establishment is family focused, complete with a resort-like pool and tennis and fitness facilities. After you find your apartment in Wales, be sure to try a local favorite shop, LeDuc’s Frozen Custard, and admire the charm of this quaint Wisconsin village.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$107,038
Average: $134,210
Education
1,151
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,630
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wales has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Wales, WI is $1,196 for a studio, $1,496 for one bedroom, $1,648 for two bedrooms, and $1,986 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wales has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,496/month
866 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wales, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
323 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
323 Students
Public
Grades K-5
127 Students
High School Of Health Sciences
Public
Grades 9-12
194 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
878 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
878 Students
School For Arts And Performance
Public
Grades 9-12
104 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
77 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lapham Peak
- Retzer Nature Center
- Kettle Moraine State Forest-South
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.