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Compare South Milwaukee to Waukesha

This post compares South Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Waukesha, Wisconsin across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension South Milwaukee (city) Waukesha (city)
Population 21,185 72,173
Income (median) $45,918 $49,744
Home Value (median) $156,400 $194,800
White 91% 87%
Black 2% 3%
Asian 0% 3%
With Kids 29% 30%
Age (median) 40 35
Rentals 39% 41%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, South Milwaukee or Waukesha?
A: South Milwaukee has a much smaller population count than Waukesha: 21185 compared with 72173 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in South Milwaukee or in Waukesha?
A: Incomes are on average similar in South Milwaukee.

Q: Are homes more expensive in South Milwaukee or Waukesha?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in South Milwaukee.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Waukesha does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 39% for South Milwaukee versus 41% for Waukesha.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to South Milwaukee may include: West-Bend, Janesville, and Watertown.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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