The City of Wauwatosa is now the 7th largest city in the state. This white-collar community is blessed with a healthy mixture of upscale homes, office buildings, retail developments and medical facilities. The city complements its natural beauty with friendly citizens. Its homes, on tree-lined side walked streets, span a century. Because, of its location Wauwatosa is considered one of the more desirable living areas in Milwaukee County.
Though known for its beautiful residential areas, industry and expanding businesses have brought balance to the economy of Wauwatosa--ever mindful of its heritage. The main commercial district is Mayfair Road, which is lined with office buildings and is home to Mayfair Mall - Milwaukee's most popular regional shopping centers. Industrial activity is concentrated at the northern end of the city. JC Penny has a major catalog warehouse and Briggs & Stratton has its corporate headquarters as well as a manufacturing facility. More than 50 manufactures are located in a well-defined industrial area. Leading manufactures include Briggs & Stratton, Harley-Davidson, Inc. Stroh Die Casting Co., Grede Foundries, Inc., Empire Level Manufacturing Corp., Western Metal Specialty and Falk Corporation. These companies employ over 173,000 people.
Wauwatosa is the home of the Milwaukee Regional Center, the area's largest employer, a consortium of public and private health care institutions established in 1968 and employing nearly 10,000 persons. In addition to the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center and Medical College of Wisconsin, the 220-acre Medical Center campus includes Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Curative Rehabilitation Center, the Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
The city of Wauwatosa is served by the Wauwatosa School District. The student/teacher ratio is 15. The average graduation rate is 83%, with 75% of the graduating students pursuing a higher education. All grade levels consistently perform well above the national average. Wisconsin students scored highest on the American College Test (ACT) in the 1996-97 school year. The average Wauwatosa School District score was 23.10. These impressive achievements can be attributed to small teacher/student ratios and more teachers with advanced degrees. The district offers educational programs for the gifted and talented as well as students with special needs. Post-secondary educational facilities located within Wauwatosa are: Medical College of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Lutheran College.
Wauwatosa offers 79 acres of parks and recreation areas, more than any other Milwaukee County suburb.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $232,074
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 45,498. Wauwatosa covers 13.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 672 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 53226
Weather
Wauwatosa, 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 85.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 11.50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Wauwatosa is 32.09 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 3.98 Inches.
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