Milwaukee, WI
Population 569,756 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI MSA. Moving to or from Milwaukee? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
569,756
Cost of living (RPP)
96.937
Annual avg temp
48°F
Typical home
$220,137
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $51,888 |
| Median age | 32.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $172,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,033/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.47 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 96.937 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 91.59, goods 93.787, services 97.111. Source: BEA, Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
48°F
January low
14°F
July high
83°F
Annual snow
39.5"
Annual precipitation 33.8". Station: MT MARY COLLEGE, WI US (3.2 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$220,137
ZHVI YoY
+3.6%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,428/mo
ZORI YoY
+3.5%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
Total employment (MSA)
814,950
Median wage (annual)
$48,460
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 96,990 | $45,330 |
| Production Occupations | 76,240 | $46,700 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 72,420 | $39,810 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 71,930 | $38,320 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 66,240 | $29,690 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Madison, WI 81 mi · 1h 44m Elgin, IL 92 mi · 2h 9m Chicago, IL 95 mi · 2h 2m Rockford, IL 95 mi · 1h 55m Naperville, IL 109 mi · 2h 18m Aurora, IL 114 mi · 2h 24m Green Bay, WI 116 mi · 2h 15m Joliet, IL 125 mi · 2h 36m Grand Rapids, MI 135 mi · 3h 43m South Bend, IN 181 mi · 3h 51m