Waukesha is the Waukesha County seat and its largest city, with a historic downtown along the Fox River, Carroll University and a wide range of neighborhoods — from 19th-century homes near downtown to mid-century ranches and newer subdivisions. It also has a substantial stock of duplexes and small multi-family buildings.
Waukesha is one of the most active investment-property markets outside Milwaukee County, and a good place to compare rents and operating costs across property types.
Waukesha by the numbers
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024 5-year estimates), the City of Waukesha in Waukesha County has a population of 71,233. For anyone weighing Waukesha real estate, the median value of an owner-occupied home is $315,500, and 58.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners. Renters pay a median gross rent of $1,219 a month, a useful benchmark when evaluating a duplex or other investment property here. Median household income is $83,837, and the median age of residents is 36.7.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Homes for sale in Waukesha
| Property type | Active listings | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 139 | $222,900 – $1,300,000 |
| Condominiums | 41 | $139,900 – $919,900 |
| Duplexes / two-family | 7 | $377,500 – $699,000 |
| Multi-family | 3 | $410,000 – $689,900 |
Map of current listings
Official website: waukesha-wi.gov