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Waukesha
City in Wisconsin, United States
Overview
Waukesha, located just west of Milwaukee, is a lively mid-sized city known for its charming downtown, riverfront parks, and active local arts scene. With a blend of historic sites and modern conveniences, it offers both small-town appeal and easy urban access.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Wisconsin
Population
71,158
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.01°, -88.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,495
Local Cost
$1,740
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
8.3°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-5.3°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
-37.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
945 mm
Internet Speed
273 Mbps
Upload
52 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
7
Parks
17
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UES
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 84/100.
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