Milwaukee metro, WI relocation guide
Moving to Waukesha, WI
$239,900Median listing price
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About Waukesha
Waukesha (population 71,158 at the 2020 census, per Wikipedia) is the Waukesha County seat and Wisconsin's seventh-largest city, set along the Fox River. The name is thought to come from an Ojibwe/Potawatomi word for "fox." Unlike its bedroom-community neighbors, Waukesha is a full small city: a historic Main Street downtown with a riverwalk, Carroll University (Wisconsin's oldest college), a county expo center, and diverse housing — Victorian-era homes near downtown, mid-century neighborhoods, and newer subdivisions.
Home prices in Waukesha
The median listing price in Waukesha is $239,900.
Top places in Waukesha
- Downtown Waukesha
- Frame Park
- Carroll University
- Waukesha County Museum
- Waukesha Expo Center
- Fox River Trail
- Minooka Park
- Cutler Park
Commuting from Waukesha
- **I-94** at the north edge; WI-164 and US-18/Bluemound Rd are key routes.
- **Waukesha Metro Transit** Route 1 runs between downtown Waukesha and Milwaukee.
- Approximate drive to downtown Milwaukee: **~20–25 minutes** (approximate; longer at rush hour).
Waukesha FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Waukesha, WI?
The median listing price in Waukesha is $239,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Waukesha, WI?
**I-94** at the north edge; WI-164 and US-18/Bluemound Rd are key routes.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.