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The city and county seat of Waukesha County, on the Fox River about 15 miles west of Milwaukee.
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Pewaukee, WI
A Lake Country city on Pewaukee Lake, the largest lake in Waukesha County.
15,914Population (2020)
~44Median Age
~$108KMedian Household Income
~7,241Housing Units
~$447KMedian Home Value
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2020 Census (population) and ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (age, income, housing units, home value) for the City of Pewaukee, WI (approx., rounded where noted)
Local Knowledge
A Lake Country City on Waukesha's Largest Lake
Pewaukee is a city in Waukesha County’s Lake Country, on Pewaukee Lake — the largest lake in the county. Incorporated in 1999 from land in the former Town of Pewaukee, it’s a distinct municipality from the neighboring Village of Pewaukee.
Home buyers looking at Pewaukee will find a mix of lakefront and lake-adjacent properties alongside more traditional in-town homes, served by the Pewaukee School District. Apex Realty Group helps buyers and sellers navigate Pewaukee and the surrounding Waukesha County communities with real-time MLS access and local, on-the-ground guidance.
At a Glance
CountyWaukesha
Incorporated1999
ZIP Code53072
School DistrictPewaukee SD
OnPewaukee Lake
NearbyWaukesha, Brookfield, Delafield
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What Makes Pewaukee, Pewaukee
Pewaukee Lake, the largest lake in Waukesha County's Lake Country, is a well-known destination for boating and fishing.
Pewaukee City Hall serves as the civic center for a city that incorporated in 1999.
The Pewaukee Public Library, home to the Harken Observatory, serves as a community and educational hub.
The Pewaukee River Parkway offers trails and green space along the Pewaukee River.
The Pewaukee Sports Complex, part of the city's park system, gives residents dedicated athletic fields.
Homes in Pewaukee
Lake Access, Quiet Streets
Pewaukee’s housing ranges from lakefront and lake-adjacent properties around Pewaukee Lake to quieter, tree-lined residential streets elsewhere in the city. As with any community, the specific mix of home styles, lot sizes, and price points varies street to street — the most reliable picture comes from current, real-time listings rather than generalizations, which is where Apex’s live MLS access below can help.
HOA Fees & Special Assessments
HOAs and Mello-Roos in Pewaukee
Pewaukee has a handful of lakefront subdivision and condo associations — such as Lake Park and the Pewaukee Park Hills and Beachscape condominium communities — rather than one dominant, master-planned HOA. Dues and rules vary by development, so it’s worth confirming HOA status and fees directly on any specific listing.
Mello-Roos is a California-specific special tax district, created under California law to fund infrastructure in some new developments — it does not exist in Wisconsin, so it does not apply to homes in Pewaukee. Wisconsin buyers should instead ask about a property’s regular tax assessment, which Apex Realty Group can help explain for any listing you’re considering.
Schools
Schools Serving Pewaukee
Pewaukee School District
| School | Type | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Pewaukee Lake Elementary School | Public | K4–2 |
| Asa Clark Middle School | Public | Grades 6–8 |
| Pewaukee High School | Public | Grades 9–12 |
| St. Anthony on the Lake Catholic School | Private (Catholic) | PK–8 |
School assignment is determined by home address, not community name, and boundaries can change. Confirm current attendance zones and program details directly with the Pewaukee School District or the school itself.
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Real-time listings in Pewaukee, pulled live from the same MLS feed our team searches every day.
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Waukesha County's second-largest city and one of the Milwaukee area's leading commercial suburbs.
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Common Questions About Pewaukee
Pewaukee is in Waukesha County.
The Pewaukee School District. St. Anthony on the Lake Catholic School is also located in Pewaukee as a private option.
Pewaukee had a population of 15,914 at the 2020 Census.
Waukesha, Brookfield, and Delafield are the closest communities Apex Realty Group also serves.
No — the City of Pewaukee, the Village of Pewaukee, and the Town of Pewaukee are three separate Wisconsin municipalities. This page covers the City of Pewaukee, incorporated in 1999.
Pewaukee is on Pewaukee Lake, the largest lake in Waukesha County's Lake Country.
Real-time MLS listings for Pewaukee are available above, pulled from the same feed Apex Realty Group searches every day — or reach out directly and our team can walk you through what's currently available.
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