There are 22 independent living communities serving Waukesha, Wisconsin. This includes 7 communities in Waukesha and 15 nearby. The daily costs of independent living in Wisconsin range from $17 to $179, with an average expenditure running about $71. The per month cost averages around $2,117 and ranges between $501 and $5,362. On an annual basis, the average cost is about $25,410, which is greater than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in Waukesha can range between $1,429 per month and $3,065 per month. The average cost is around $2,243 per month, or about $26,912 per year.
Located in Waukesha County, Waukesha is a mid-size city in the State of Wisconsin. It is included in the Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis metro statistical area. It is the 7th biggest city in the state. The surrounding statistical area has 1,269,645 people, but there are 95,015 living within the city itself. The 55-and-over community currently constitutes approximately 24% of the total population.
Waukesha has an above average SeniorScore™ of 76. The city's average household income is $65,000 ($31,000 per person), versus an average of $52,000 for the entire state of Wisconsin. The average housing price in Waukesha is $255,000, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $234,000. Waukesha has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 6.16%.
Waukesha has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets low levels of rain each year. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Waukesha has above average water quality, subpar air quality, and a low rate of crime.