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Wauwatosa, WI
An established city along the Menomonee River, immediately west of Milwaukee.
48,387Population (2020)
~38Median Age
~$101KMedian Household Income
~23,528Housing Units
~$339KMedian Home Value
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2020 Census (population) and 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates (age, income, housing units, home value) for the City of Wauwatosa, WI (approx., rounded where noted)
Local Knowledge
An Established City on the Menomonee River
Wauwatosa is a city of about 48,400 residents in Milwaukee County, immediately west of the City of Milwaukee. Incorporated as a village in 1892 and chartered as a city in 1897, it grew up along the Menomonee River, which still runs through its historic downtown.
Housing in Wauwatosa reflects an established, built-out inner suburb, with a mix of early-20th-century neighborhoods and well-known commercial districts like Mayfair Mall. Apex Realty Group helps buyers and sellers navigate Wauwatosa and the surrounding Milwaukee County communities with real-time MLS access and local, on-the-ground guidance.
At a Glance
CountyMilwaukee
Incorporated1897 (city)
ZIP Codes53213, 53226 & more
School DistrictWauwatosa SD
RiverMenomonee River
NearbyMilwaukee, West Allis, Elm Grove
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What Makes Wauwatosa, Wauwatosa
The Menomonee River runs through Wauwatosa's historic downtown, near where the original 1840s settlement grew up around a river mill.
Wauwatosa's Church Street Historic District preserves the look of the city's early downtown, a short walk from the river that first drew settlers here.
Mayfair Mall, one of the Milwaukee area's larger shopping destinations, sits within Wauwatosa city limits.
Hart Park, along the Menomonee River, is one of Wauwatosa's best-known public green spaces.
County Grounds Park offers additional trails and green space within the city, part of Wauwatosa's network of parks.
Homes in Wauwatosa
Established Neighborhoods, Walkable Streets
Wauwatosa’s housing stock includes several designated historic districts, like the Wauwatosa Avenue Residential Historic District, alongside its broader mix of early-to-mid-20th-century neighborhoods. As with any established city, 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 Wauwatosa
Most of Wauwatosa’s established, pre-war neighborhoods are not part of a homeowners association. Where a newer development does have one, dues and rules vary by community, so it’s worth confirming HOA status and fees directly on any specific listing rather than relying on a citywide figure.
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 Wauwatosa. 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 Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa School District
| School | Type | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary School | Public | Elementary |
| Longfellow Middle School | Public | Middle School |
| Wauwatosa East High School | Public | High School |
| Wauwatosa West High School | Public | High School |
School assignment is determined by home address, not community name, and boundaries can change. Confirm current attendance zones and program details directly with the Wauwatosa School District or the school itself.
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Waukesha CountyElm Grove
A tree-lined village on the eastern edge of Waukesha County, bordering Wauwatosa and Brookfield.
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Common Questions About Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
The Wauwatosa School District, a public PK-12 district, serves the city — including Wauwatosa East High School and Wauwatosa West High School.
Wauwatosa's population was 48,387 at the 2020 Census, spread across roughly 13.2 square miles, making it one of the larger inner-ring suburbs in the Milwaukee metro area.
Wauwatosa borders the City of Milwaukee on most sides, with West Allis to the south and Elm Grove just to the west in Waukesha County.
Wauwatosa is known for the Menomonee River running through its historic downtown, its Hart Park and Hoyt Park green spaces, and Mayfair Mall, one of the larger shopping destinations in the Milwaukee area.
Wauwatosa is an incorporated city. It began as a village in 1892 and was chartered as a city in 1897.
Real-time MLS listings for Wauwatosa 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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