Waukesha County has been consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in Wisconsin. Much of this growth can be attributed to its 25-mile proximity to downtown Milwaukee. While this growth has stimulated a thriving local economy, the county continues to make a concerted effort to preserve its natural assets by developing parks and preservations.
As the County Seat of Wisconsin's fastest growing county and is already the fifth-largest city in southeastern Wisconsin. Pride of ownership is evident everywhere as you drive through Waukesha's residential neighborhoods and the lush rolling countryside surrounding the city. Most importantly, Waukesha residents, both new and lifelong, agree on the slogan, "We like it here."
Nestled in the southeast corner of Wisconsin, Waukesha & Pewaukee offers many seasonal events, land lover activites, water sport activities, boutique shopping, experiential cultural recreation, distinguished dining, and the scenic beauty of being nestled in the midst of Lake Country. Waukesha outdoor activities include biking, hiking, skiing & snowmobiling along the many trails and swimming & fishing in all Waukesha parks. Pewaukee Lake offers activities no matter the season with water skiing, fishing, swimming and boating in the summer to ice fishing and skating in winter. Seasonal events are always in abundance from Waukesha JanBoree in winter to an art crawl in downtown Waukesha in spring to Wisconsin’s oldest county fair in summer to the family friendly Apple Harvest Festival in fall.
Waukesha & Pewaukee weekend getaway fun has no limits with the weekly events, shopping and dining in Historic Downtown Waukesha, guided musky fishing on Pewaukee Lake, touring the award-winning Mason Creek winery or romantic spa treatments at a luxury boutique hotel. Experience big city sophistication with small town charm catering to the leisurely traveler’s getaway!
Waukesha County is known for its superior academic system. In 1996, the Waukesha School District was rated one of the top 100 districts in the nation by Expansion Magazine. The county boasts an array of higher educational institutions, including Waukesha County Technical College, Carroll College and the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha.
Quality health care is prominent in the County's four major hospitals: Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Elmbrook Memorial Hospital, Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital and Community Memorial Hospital.
Definitely not "just a suburb" of Milwaukee, Waukesha can enjoy all the big city attractions yet retain its small town charm of a slightly slower life. As the County Seat of Wisconsin's fastest growing county and is already the fifth-largest city in southeastern Wisconsin.
When visiting in Waukesha-whether it be a convention delegate, corporate representative or recreational traveler you will be treated as a guest with individual needs. Surrounded in an atmosphere of pride, genuine warmth and Midwest hospitality, Waukesha is sure to make you feel welcome. True hometown hospitality and charm await those who explore "By The Little Fox."
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $201,600
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 66,762. Waukesha covers 21.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 821 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 53186, 53187, 53188, 53189 - Area code: 262
Weather
Waukesha, WI climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 84.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 11.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Waukesha is 34.64 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 4.77 Inches.
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to preserve its natural assets by developing parks and preservations. 
town Waukesha, guided musky fishing on Pewaukee Lake, touring the award-winning Mason Creek winery or romantic spa treatments at a luxury boutique hotel. Experience big city sophistication with small town charm catering to the leisurely traveler’s getaway!