Brookfield, Wisconsin

Small Wisconsin city with local appeal

Midwest Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.5

C

out of 100

Overview

Brookfield is a Wisconsin city with a population of approximately 41,884, part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $533,966. Median household income is $121,837.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 41,884 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $533,966 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $121,837 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 20.9 minutes
  • Part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

41,884

Source: Census ACS

$533,966

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$121,837

Source: Census ACS

20.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

20

Source: Walk Score

121 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Waukesha County (county-level results)

39%
59%
Democrat 108,478
Republican 162,768
Leans R+19.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 38.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 62.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 70.1/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 20/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 60.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.5

Location

Brookfield, WI (43.0622, -88.0980)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.