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Brookfield

#4 in Best Suburbs to Live in Wisconsin
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
  • 86 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Brookfield is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 37,943. Brookfield is in Waukesha County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Brookfield offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Brookfield there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Brookfield and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Brookfield are highly rated.
    About Brookfield...
    Population
    37,943

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $296,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,496
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      13%
    • Own
      87%
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    Brookfield Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      44.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      34.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      44.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      239.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,140.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      86.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in Brookfield

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $101,761
    National
    $55,322
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    Brookfield has been my home for almost 19 years now. There are numerous reasons on why I have loved living here my whole life. First, everything is close by, such as grocery stores, malls, different gas stations, movie theaters, restaurants, parks, gyms, schools, anything you name and Brookfield has it. Second, I've had the best time growing up and going to the different schools that this city has to offer. Also, the people in Brookfield are never shy to support their local high school team in football or basketball; therefore, they come to support the name of their city too. Lastly, due to the fact that I'm going to a college only 20 minutes away from my house, I must like Brookfield a lot since I'm staying close to home. Once a Brookfieldian, always a Brookfieldian!
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    Brookfield is a great place to live. It is in Elmbrook School District, one of the best in the state and is a fantastic place for a family to move to or for people to settle down. It is a vert safe place and the location is great. As a suburb to Milwaukee, Brookfield is close to many job opportunities and other great advantages to living near a large city. There are also many things to do in Brookfield. There are lots of shopping attraction in Brookfield Square and The Corners of Brookfield along with many other stores along Bleumound Road.
    Brookfield is a great place to live. There are many parks and with different recreational activities. It is a very safe area to live, work and play; and is perfectly situated between downtown Milwaukee and more rural areas, so both are accessible. Brookfield has some great restaurants, stores, malls, theaters, parks, and much more.