West Allis, Wisconsin

Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability

Midwest Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76.9

C

out of 100

Overview

West Allis is a Wisconsin city with a population of approximately 58,874, part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $282,060. Median household income is $64,888.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 58,874 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $282,060 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $64,888 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 21.1 minutes
  • Part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

58,874

Source: Census ACS

$282,060

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$64,888

Source: Census ACS

21.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

60

Source: Walk Score

93 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Milwaukee County (county-level results)

68%
30%
Democrat 316,292
Republican 138,022
Leans D+38.5

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 72.8/100

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

Income vs Housing 63.4/100

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

Commute Time 69.5/100

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

Crime 50/100

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

Walkability 60/100

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

Purchasing Power 48.5/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 76.9

Location

West Allis, WI (43.0167, -88.0070)
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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.