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Pewaukee, WI
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Living in Pewaukee



Pewaukee is a medium-sized city located in the state of Wisconsin. With a population of 16,169 people and seven associated neighborhoods, Pewaukee is the 55th largest community in Wisconsin.

Pewaukee real estate is some of the most expensive in Wisconsin, although Pewaukee house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that Pewaukee has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 16.43% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Pewaukee is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Pewaukee’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Pewaukee, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Pewaukee is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 53.83% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.

The per capita income in Pewaukee in 2022 was $62,231, which is wealthy relative to Wisconsin and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $248,924 for a family of four.

Pewaukee is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Pewaukee home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Pewaukee residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Pewaukee include German, Irish, Polish, English, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Pewaukee is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Other Asian languages.