Milwaukee metro, WI relocation guide
Moving to Brookfield, WI
$629,900Median listing price
WaukeshaArea
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About Brookfield
Brookfield is an inner-ring suburb directly west of Milwaukee and the second-largest city in Waukesha County (population 41,464 at the 2020 census, per Wikipedia). Rather than a single historic downtown, its commercial life runs along the Bluemound Road and Capitol Drive corridors — Brookfield Square mall, big-box retail, restaurants, and office parks.
Home prices in Brookfield
The median listing price in Brookfield is $629,900.
Top places in Brookfield
- Brookfield Square
- The Corners of Brookfield
- Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
- Brookfield Farmers' Market
- Wirth Park
- Fox Brook Park
Commuting from Brookfield
- **I-94** runs along the city's south side with multiple interchanges; US-18 (Bluemound Rd) and WI-190 (Capitol Dr) feed it.
- **Waukesha Metro Transit** Route 1 runs between Waukesha, Brookfield, and downtown Milwaukee.
- Approximate drive to downtown Milwaukee: **~15–20 minutes** (approximate; longer at rush hour).
Brookfield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Brookfield, WI?
The median listing price in Brookfield is $629,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Brookfield, WI?
**I-94** runs along the city's south side with multiple interchanges; US-18 (Bluemound Rd) and WI-190 (Capitol Dr) feed it.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.