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West Allis, Wisconsin

city · Milwaukee County

At a glance

59,612
Population
$203,800
Median home value (all homes)
33% below U.S. median
$282,060
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,007/mo
Median rent
25% below U.S. median
$67,611
Median household income
14% below U.S. median
21 min
Average commute
89.9%
Homes with broadband
57.01%
Locations with fiber available
4.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing15% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost25% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates92%
College graduates29.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city West Allis Economic Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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