Living in Brookfield, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brookfield · Census data 2020–2024
Brookfield has 41,273 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $129,548 (67% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $443,900, the median rent is $1,886/month.
Brookfield at a glance
- Population
- 41,273
- Median age
- 43.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $129,548State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $443,900State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,886/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Brookfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 67% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 67% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brookfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brookfield the median home value is $443,900, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,886 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,356 a month in housing costs.
Brookfield median household income
The median household income in Brookfield is $129,548 and the income per person is $68,298. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Brookfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,654
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.53
Brookfield demographics
- Population
- 41,273
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 16,127
- Foreign-born
- 11.6%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brookfield ›
Education in Brookfield
64.3% of adults 25 and older in Brookfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 27.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brookfield
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 21.5%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Brookfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield | 41,273 | $129,548 | $443,900 | $1,886 |
| Elm Grove | 6,459 | $158,016 | $510,400 | $1,900 |
| Butler | 1,859 | $60,000 | $244,700 | $890 |
| Wauwatosa | 48,529 | $101,138 | $339,000 | $1,438 |
| West Allis | 59,612 | $67,611 | $203,800 | $1,007 |
| Pewaukee | 16,211 | $108,350 | $447,100 | $1,622 |
| New Berlin | 40,270 | $101,091 | $365,700 | $1,426 |
| Menomonee Falls | 39,539 | $100,238 | $368,000 | $1,313 |
| Lannon | 1,482 | $83,889 | $260,000 | $773 |
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What is the median household income in Brookfield, WI?
The median household income in Brookfield is $129,548, 67% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brookfield?
The median home value in Brookfield is $443,900, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Brookfield?
The median gross rent in Brookfield is $1,886 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Brookfield, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 67% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 67% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Brookfield?
The median age in Brookfield is 43.8 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Brookfield?
The average commute to work in Brookfield is 21 minutes; 21.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brookfield?
The unemployment rate in Brookfield is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brookfield?
64.3% of adults in Brookfield have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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