Wauwatosa, WI Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 20,920 housing units in Wauwatosa.
This represents a 3.1% growth from 20,289 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 20,920 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Wauwatosa is about 67.8%.
Wauwatosa's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 2.5%.
Average household size is 2.27 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Wauwatosa were built after 1950.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 2.70% |
| One Bedroom | 10.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 28% |
| Three Bedrooms | 41.50% |
| Four Bedrooms | 15.30% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.50% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.54 |
Median year structure was built | 1946 |
Median Value of occupied units | $138,600 |
Median Price asked for vacant units | $117,100 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 1.7 |
Median year structure was built | 1958 |
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $784 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 13.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 46.80% |
| Debt Free | 32.50% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 18.4% |