Primary sources for Waukesha, WI
- Census Bureau profile of Waukesha, WI, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Waukesha, WI, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Waukesha, WI, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Waukesha, WI
Electricity rates in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI ranks 1 of 27 Wisconsin cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (129 since 2015). Waukesha, Wisconsin has 70,779 residents in 30,092 households; 26.9% heat with electricity.
Waukesha on the map
Waukesha County, with Waukesha marked
Outage risk around Waukesha
Waukesha, WI, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 119 wind and 10 tornado, 182.3 per 100,000 residents of 70,779. Top gust near Waukesha, WI: 71 knots, 82 mph. Damage near Waukesha, WI: $862K.
Reports within 15 miles of Waukesha, WI
wind and tornado reports, Waukesha, WI
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| Waukesha, WI | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha, WI, 2015 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| Waukesha, WI, 2016 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Waukesha, WI, 2017 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Waukesha, WI, 2018 | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| Waukesha, WI, 2019 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Waukesha, WI, 2020 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Waukesha, WI, 2021 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Waukesha, WI, 2022 | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| Waukesha, WI, 2023 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Waukesha, WI, 2024 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Waukesha, WI, 2025 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Who supplies Waukesha
Waukesha County lists 2 utilities for Waukesha, WI (70,779 residents): homes pay 13.75 to 19.23 cents per kWh, about $89 to $124 a month at 645 kWh, 1.3% to 1.8% of the $81,651 Waukesha median income. Waukesha County page.
Facts about Waukesha
- Residents of Waukesha, WI, ACS 2023
- 70,7797 of 27 Wisconsin cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Waukesha, WI
- $81,6519 of 27 of those cities
- Households in Waukesha, WI
- 30,0922.35 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Waukesha, WI
- 59.3%17,846 owners and 12,246 renter households
- Housing units in Waukesha, WI
- 31,019927 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Waukesha, WI
- 26.9%8,088 of 30,092 homes
- Land area of Waukesha, WI
- 25.5 sq mi2,773.1 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Waukesha, WI
- 1.3% to 1.8%at 645 kWh a month over the $81,651 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Waukesha, WI
- 129NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 182.3 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Waukesha, WI
- 197916,040 of 31,019 homes (51.7%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Waukesha, WI
- $286,600$1,183 gross rent a month, 4.95% of value a year
Housing and heating in Waukesha
Waukesha, WI: 16,040 of 31,019 homes were built before 1980 and 5,445 in 2000 or later. Waukesha, WI has 15,807 detached houses, 8,813 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 188 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Waukesha, WI
% of homes by decade built, Waukesha, WI
- 12pre-40
- 240s
- 850s
- 1160s
- 1970s
- 1380s
- 1890s
- 1200s
- 510s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Waukesha, WI
| Waukesha, WI | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha, WI, median year built | 1979 | 1981 | -2 years | 6 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, built before 1980 | 51.7% | 48.4% | +3.3 points | 21 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, built 2000 or later | 17.6% | 21.2% | -3.7 points | 8 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, detached houses | 51.0% | 69.4% | -18.5 points | 20 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 28.4% | 18.6% | +9.8 points | 6 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, mobile homes | 0.6% | 0.6% | +0.0 points | 15 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, renter households | 40.7% | 23.6% | +17.1 points | 14 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, median home value | $286,600 | $373,600 | -$87,000 | 10 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, median gross rent a month | $1,183 | $1,300 | -$117 | 10 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, people per household | 2.28 | 2.43 | -0.15 | 15 of 27 |
Cost of living with electricity in Waukesha
Waukesha, WI: 30,092 households at $1,332 a year per home for electricity (Waukesha County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $40.1 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,178 a year per household.
| Group in Waukesha, WI | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Waukesha, WI median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha, WI, all households | 30,092 | $1,332 | $40.1 million | 1.63% |
| Waukesha, WI, homeowners | 17,846 | $1,539 | $27.5 million | 1.88% |
| Waukesha, WI, renters | 12,246 | $651 | $8.0 million | 0.80% |
Who lives in Waukesha: income, cars, homes
In Waukesha, WI, 1,634 households own no vehicle and 17,257 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Waukesha, WI, 5,824 of 12,018 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 10,802 households moved in since 2018 and 4,713 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Waukesha, WI, 5,526 of 30,092 households earn under $35,000, 8,159 $35,000-$75,000, 10,733 $75,000-$150,000 and 5,674 $150,000 or more. Of 40,036 workers in Waukesha, WI, 4,730 work from home, 30,672 drive alone, 195 ride transit and 1,207 walk. 7,092 residents of Waukesha, WI live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.4. Waukesha, WI homes: 16,514 have 3+ bedrooms, 5,240 none or one, median 5.4 rooms.
Household income in Waukesha, WI
| Waukesha, WI | Value | Rank in Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Waukesha, WI, households under $35,000 | 18.4% | 18 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, households $150,000 or more | 18.9% | 10 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, residents below poverty | 10.3% | 15 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, median age | 36.4 | 18 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 53.2% | 15 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, households without a vehicle | 5.4% | 22 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, households with 2+ vehicles | 57.3% | 9 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, workers at home | 11.8% | 11 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, cost-burdened renters | 48.5% | 8 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, moved in since 2018 | 35.9% | 9 of 27 |
| Waukesha, WI, moved in before 2000 | 15.7% | 23 of 27 |
Analyst note on Waukesha
Waukesha, WI counts 70,779 residents in 30,092 households, on 25.5 square miles. Household income in Waukesha, WI is $81,651; 17,846 of its 30,092 households own. 8,088 of the 30,092 occupied homes in Waukesha, WI heat with electricity.
Waukesha, WI has 31,019 housing units, 927 of them vacant or seasonal. Waukesha, WI ranks 6 of 27 Wisconsin cities for the newest homes (median year built 1979). Waukesha, WI ranks 6 of 27 Wisconsin cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (28%).
Waukesha, WI ranks 6 of 27 Wisconsin cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (27%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Waukesha
Compare Waukesha with nearby cities
| City near Waukesha, WI | Distance from Waukesha | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha, WI (this page) | 0 mi | 70,779 | $81,651 | 1979 | $286,600 | 129 | 11.8% |
| New Berlin, WI | 6.4 mi southeast | 40,384 (-30,395) | $97,414 (+$15,763) | 1979 (+0 yr) | $343,500 (+$56,900) | 125 (-4) | 13.5% (+1.7 pts) |
| Brookfield, WI | 7.5 mi northeast | 41,592 (-29,187) | $124,026 (+$42,375) | 1974 (-5 yr) | $419,300 (+$132,700) | 128 (-1) | 19.4% (+7.6 pts) |
| West Allis, WI | 10.9 mi east | 59,588 (-11,191) | $69,685 (-$11,966) | 1956 (-23 yr) | $191,700 (-$94,900) | 112 (-17) | 8.6% (-3.2 pts) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 11.2 mi east | 47,718 (-23,061) | $93,859 (+$12,208) | 1954 (-25 yr) | $307,600 (+$21,000) | 116 (-13) | 18.1% (+6.3 pts) |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 12.1 mi northeast | 38,963 (-31,816) | $98,460 (+$16,809) | 1980 (+1 yr) | $341,600 (+$55,000) | 112 (-17) | 15.5% (+3.7 pts) |
ZIP codes in Waukesha
| ZIP area touching Waukesha, WI | Share of the ZIP's land inside Waukesha | Share of Waukesha's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 53188 (Waukesha, WI) | 42.4% | 44.6% |
| 53186 (Waukesha, WI) | 54.0% | 26.6% |
| 53189 (Waukesha, WI) | 12.7% | 23.9% |
| 53072 (Waukesha, WI) | 4.2% | 4.9% |
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Questions on Waukesha
Waukesha: what is the electricity rate?
Waukesha, WI has no price of its own; its 70,779 residents are served by one of 2 utilities, and a 645 kWh month costs $89 to $124.
Waukesha: how does it rank among Wisconsin cities?
Waukesha, WI: rank 7 of 27 by its 70,779 residents, rank 9 of 27 by $81,651 median income.
Waukesha: how many homes heat with electricity?
Waukesha, WI: 8,088 of 30,092 occupied homes, 26.9%; Waukesha County 18.5%.
Waukesha: how much income goes to electricity?
At 645 kWh a month, 1.3% to 1.8% of the $81,651 median income in Waukesha, WI.
Waukesha: damaging storms reported nearby?
129 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Waukesha, WI, 2015 to 2025, 182.3 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Waukesha?
Waukesha, WI: median home built 1979; 16,040 of 31,019 homes (51.7%) predate 1980, 15,807 are detached and 8,813 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Waukesha, WI households have no car?
1,634 households; 17,257 have two or more.
How many Waukesha, WI renters struggle with rent?
5,824 of 12,018 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many households in Waukesha, WI earn under $35,000?
5,526 of 30,092, against 5,674 at $150,000 or more.