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Brookfield, Wisconsin

city · Waukesha County

At a glance

41,273
Population
$443,900
Median home value (all homes)
46% above U.S. median
$533,966
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,886/mo
Median rent
40% above U.S. median
$129,548
Median household income
65% above U.S. median
20.7 min
Average commute
95.6%
Homes with broadband
42.33%
Locations with fiber available
2.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 113 — 13% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing64% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities30% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost26% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Ottawa University-Milwaukee Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates98.1%
College graduates64.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Brookfield Economic Development
Brookfield Economic Development is the City's program that articulates the economic development vision and provides goals and strategies illustrated in the City’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan. It promotes Brookfield as a premier business location and serves the Brookfield business community through the Community Development Department.
city Waukesha Economic Development
The Waukesha County Center for Growth is a non-profit serving as the lead economic development organization for Waukesha County. Created in 2016, we are focused on expanding the county's economic base by ensuring our businesses and communities have access to the resources they need to grow.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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