Living in West Allis, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Allis · Census data 2020–2024
West Allis has 59,612 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $67,611 (13% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $203,800, the median rent is $1,007/month.
West Allis at a glance
- Population
- 59,612
- Median age
- 39.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $67,611State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $203,800State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,007/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 55.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Allis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Allis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Allis the median home value is $203,800, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,007 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,503 a month in housing costs.
West Allis median household income
The median household income in West Allis is $67,611 and the income per person is $39,741. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in West Allis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 30,294
- Owner-occupied
- 55.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.5%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.08
West Allis demographics
- Population
- 59,612
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 28,311
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Allis ›
Education in West Allis
29.6% of adults 25 and older in West Allis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Allis
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
West Allis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Allis | 59,612 | $67,611 | $203,800 | $1,007 |
| West Milwaukee | 4,038 | $49,128 | $207,400 | $920 |
| Greenfield | 37,345 | $70,459 | $261,100 | $1,170 |
| Wauwatosa | 48,529 | $101,138 | $339,000 | $1,438 |
| Elm Grove | 6,459 | $158,016 | $510,400 | $1,900 |
| Hales Corners | 7,689 | $87,740 | $309,800 | $1,335 |
| Greendale | 14,594 | $94,769 | $314,200 | $1,252 |
| Milwaukee | 566,973 | $54,234 | $184,000 | $1,059 |
| New Berlin | 40,270 | $101,091 | $365,700 | $1,426 |
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What is the median household income in West Allis, WI?
The median household income in West Allis is $67,611, 13% lower 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 West Allis?
The median home value in West Allis is $203,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in West Allis?
The median gross rent in West Allis is $1,007 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is West Allis, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
What is the median age in West Allis?
The median age in West Allis is 39.7 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in West Allis?
The average commute to work in West Allis is 21 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Allis?
The unemployment rate in West Allis is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Allis?
29.6% of adults in West Allis 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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