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Compare Waukesha to Madison
This post compares Waukesha, Wisconsin to Madison, 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 | Waukesha (city) | Madison (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 72,173 | 248,856 |
| Income (median) | $49,744 | $50,233 |
| Home Value (median) | $194,800 | $223,300 |
| White | 87% | 78% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 8% |
| With Kids | 30% | 21% |
| Age (median) | 35 | 31 |
| Rentals | 41% | 52% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Waukesha or Madison?
A: Waukesha has a much smaller population count than Madison: 72173 compared with 248856 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Waukesha or in Madison?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Waukesha.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Waukesha or Madison?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Waukesha.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Madison does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 41% for Waukesha versus 52% for Madison.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Waukesha may include: De-Pere, West-Bend, and Sun-Prairie.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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