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Wauwatosa

#12 in Best Places to Live in Wisconsin
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
  • 124 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    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
      A-
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    Wauwatosa is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 47,882. Wauwatosa is in Milwaukee County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Wauwatosa offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Wauwatosa there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Wauwatosa and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Wauwatosa are highly rated.
    About Wauwatosa...
    Population
    47,882
    Suburb of
    Milwaukee
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $233,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,071
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Wauwatosa Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      24.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      12.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      70
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      253.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,075.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      243
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      24%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%
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    Working in Wauwatosa

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $79,757
    National
    $55,322
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    Wauwatosa Reviews

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    This place is a great to live in! It is a little expensive but worth it. Super friendly people and nice housing. If you like local restaurants and places to hangout with friends, this is the place. The Village of Wauwatosa is a very upcoming place and has many exciting things to do. Personal, I love to go to the Farmer's Market in the village in the summer. So many Milwaukee businesses come and bring fresh produce there too. It's a great place to meet neighbors and enjoy yourself! Also Eastern Tosa on North Avenue has many new small businesses that are exciting to go to.
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    The best place to live in Wisconsin. Historical architecture, great green spaces and awesome schools. Not to mention, 15 minutes from everywhere!
    There is so much to do in Wauwatosa during all seasons. From the Christmas train performance to Tosa fest, it is for all ages! New Unique restaurants keep coming to Tosa so it gives you so many options for dining out. There is a great sense of community that allows you to raise your family without fears.
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