Waunakee is a medium-sized village located in the state of Wisconsin. With a population of 16,363 people and three associated neighborhoods, Waunakee is the 60th largest community in Wisconsin. Much of the housing stock in Waunakee was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Waunakee economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Waunakee, where the median household income is $125,220.00.

Waunakee home prices are not only among the most expensive in Wisconsin, but Waunakee real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Waunakee 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: 24.19% 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.

In addition, Waunakee is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums.

Waunakee 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 village’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, Waunakee’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

Waunakee is a small village, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Waunakee. 63.82% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Waunakee in 2022 was $64,261, which is wealthy relative to Wisconsin and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $257,044 for a family of four.

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

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