West Allis, Wisconsin
Among the top 1% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 35% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 35% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 20% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 99% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 37% of US places
- top 2% for walkability
- top 2% for airport distance
- bottom 6% for air quality
West Allis is a mid-size city in Wisconsin with about 60,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, airport distance, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on property tax rate and air quality.
Official websiteci.west-allis.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.0 in1.8 in
humid 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$65k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 69% of US places
Home Value$176k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$954better than 45% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 41% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.22%better than 6% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden15.50%better than 16% of US places
Unemployment3.9%better than 50% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.5 in34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall52.3 inbetter than 12% of US places
Sunny Days184 daysbetter than 12% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 65% of US places
Comfortable Days100 daysbetter than 87% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk26.2better than 93% of US places
Air Quality54 AQIbetter than 6% of US places
School Quality59.0better than 51% of US places
Violent Crime1305/100kbetter than 23% of US places
Property Crime2640/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population59,90798th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.739th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3973rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9850th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+416th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)71.4%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.6%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)14.7%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.0%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.2%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 80% of US places
Walkability14.2/20better than 98% of US places
Airport Distance8 mibetter than 98% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.5%better than 47% of US places
Amenities Nearby107.17better than 56% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 31% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is West Allis an affordable place to live?
- West Allis is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 69% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in West Allis?
- The median home value in West Allis is $176k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in West Allis?
- Median household income in West Allis is $65k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in West Allis?
- Median gross rent in West Allis is $954 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is West Allis safe?
- West Allis is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1305/100k (better than 23%). Property crime is 2640/100k.
- What is the weather like in West Allis?
- West Allis averages 73°F in July and 24°F in January, with 36.5 in of annual precipitation and about 184 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in West Allis?
- Public-school quality in West Allis is about average, scoring better than 51% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in West Allis?
- The average one-way commute in West Allis is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)