Living in Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa is a large place in Wisconsin, United States, home to 47,614 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 6%, #282 of 4,750), remote workers (top 11%, #742 of 7,271), low-income households (top 16%, #1,478 of 9,771).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Wauwatosa
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Milwaukee, 7 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 00 min and sets around 23:20; in late June it sets around 3:35.
How Wauwatosa ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Wisconsin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #6,589 of 11,898 | #268 of 285 | Map |
| Low-income household | 54 | #1,478 of 9,771 | #102 of 208 | Map |
| Low-income family | 47 | #3,685 of 8,006 | #164 of 169 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #3,172 of 6,237 | #122 of 126 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #4,593 of 9,474 | #106 of 209 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 56 | #5,514 of 9,474 | #145 of 209 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #5,305 of 10,762 | #82 of 234 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #783 of 4,537 | #7 of 65 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #731 of 4,444 | #5 of 56 | Map |
| DINKS | 71 | #919 of 3,053 | #6 of 41 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #742 of 7,271 | #35 of 146 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #1,257 of 6,227 | #14 of 78 | Map |
| Car-free household | 72 | #600 of 3,933 | #4 of 48 | Map |
| Student | 71 | #794 of 2,119 | #8 of 24 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 55 | #1,596 of 8,006 | #75 of 169 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #3,526 of 12,111 | #196 of 276 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #667 of 4,114 | #4 of 51 | Map |
| Expat professional | 69 | #1,786 of 7,271 | #16 of 146 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #4,768 of 9,474 | #139 of 209 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 23 | #16,468 of 18,063 | #462 of 468 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 21 | #8,487 of 16,523 | #178 of 418 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 26 | #14,838 of 18,063 | #459 of 468 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #2,143 of 16,523 | #38 of 418 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #765 of 21,167 | #6 of 573 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #3,824 of 12,111 | #173 of 276 | Map |
| Coastal living | 63 | #4,015 of 6,413 | #111 of 191 | Map |
| Business owner | 67 | #2,711 of 12,111 | #37 of 276 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #282 of 4,750 | #5 of 68 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- West Allis 4 km
- Elm Grove 6 km
- Brookfield (Wisconsin) 8 km
- Milwaukee 8 km
- Greenfield (Wisconsin) 10 km
- Shorewood (Wisconsin) 11 km
- Glendale (Wisconsin) 11 km
- Whitefish Bay 11 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.