Waukesha County

WI · Pop. 179,027 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Waukesha County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 179,027.

$/Acre: $9,834

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 187.7/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax1.19%

Combined Sales Tax6.19%

Cost of Living Index99

Median Household Income$48,279

Poverty Rate15.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,834

Median Home Price$567K

Acres for Sale1415

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall28.1 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,748 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)231 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K280

Property Crime /100K258

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby60%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak