The Town FilesMilwaukee County, Wisconsin
926,331 people. The median home is worth $230,700 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $64,435.
Towns in Milwaukee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 577,222 | $184,000 | $54,234 | 32.4 |
| West Allis | 60,325 | $203,800 | $67,611 | 39.7 |
| Wauwatosa | 48,387 | $339,000 | $101,138 | 38.4 |
| Greenfield | 37,803 | $261,100 | $70,459 | 42.0 |
| Franklin | 36,816 | $364,200 | $106,894 | 43.0 |
| Oak Creek | 36,497 | $331,700 | $96,555 | 39.4 |
| South Milwaukee | 20,795 | $235,700 | $73,427 | 40.2 |
| Cudahy | 18,204 | $216,500 | $66,719 | 42.3 |
| Whitefish Bay | 14,954 | $533,800 | $157,109 | 40.5 |
| Greendale | 14,854 | $314,200 | $94,769 | 41.4 |
| Shorewood | 13,859 | $443,700 | $86,726 | 38.6 |
| Glendale | 13,357 | $282,800 | $78,092 | 44.9 |
| Brown Deer | 12,507 | $239,300 | $93,974 | 40.5 |
| St. Francis | 9,161 | $234,500 | $57,368 | 54.9 |
| Hales Corners | 7,720 | $309,800 | $87,740 | 39.4 |
| Fox Point | 6,934 | $444,700 | $141,467 | 44.1 |
| Bayside | 4,482 | $431,900 | $160,096 | 44.1 |
| West Milwaukee | 4,114 | $207,400 | $49,128 | 36.2 |
People and housing
| Milwaukee County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $230,700 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,101 | $951 |
| Median household income | $64,435 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 35.5 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.7% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.2% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
469,055 jobs in 2024, average pay $69,142 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 964 storm events in Milwaukee County from 1996 to 2026, with 107 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Milwaukee County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2025 | Flood | DR-4892: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| March 11, 2020 | Flood | DR-4477: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).