Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,502
Population
46,244
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Join a strong small-town community next to Downtown Milwaukee
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Located just west of Milwaukee, Wauwatosa combines residential comfort with easy access to city amenities. The Menomonee River winds through its historic village area, where mature trees line the streets. The community of about 50,000 residents offers various housing options, from historic homes to contemporary apartments.
The Milwaukee Regional Medical Center and Medical College of Wisconsin anchor the city's healthcare sector. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound along the Menomonee River Parkway trails, while Mayfair Mall serves as a regional shopping destination. The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, designed by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, stands as an architectural landmark. The Village district features independent shops and dining establishments. The city's name, Wauwatosa, derives from the Potawatomi word for firefly, honoring the area's Native American history. Recent data shows rental rate increases across all unit types, with studio apartments showing an 8.5% rise compared to the previous year.
Explore the City
A beautiful row of homes lines the streets of Wauwatosa.
A Wauwatosa resident takes their dog on a walk.
Watch the sun set over the Menomonee river in Wauwatosa.
This Wauwatosa condo is in close proximity to the Milwaukee County Zoo.
Hoyt Park
Much of Wauwatosa, including the Village, is historic and highly walkable and bikeable.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$93,937
Average: $119,010
Education
21,460
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
24,521
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wauwatosa has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Wauwatosa, WI is $1,367 for a studio, $1,477 for one bedroom, $1,780 for two bedrooms, and $2,452 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wauwatosa has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,477/month
738 Sq Ft
House
$1,990/month
1,257 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,642/month
1,181 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wauwatosa, WI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
414 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
320 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
180 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
288 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
238 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
180 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
737 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
650 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,067 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,050 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Urban Ecology Center-Washington Park
- Milwaukee Zoo
- Urban Ecology Center--Menomonee Valley
- Hank Aaron State Trail
- Havenwoods State Forest
Airports
- General Mitchell International
Top Apartments in Wauwatosa
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Property Management Companies in Wauwatosa, WI
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Mandel Group
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MSP Real Estate Inc
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Oakbrook Corporation
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Axiom Properties
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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.