City safety & data profile

West AllisWI

West Allis, WI is a 61K-resident city in Milwaukee County with a median household income of $67,611.

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for West Allis, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. West Allis has a population larger than 84% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $203,800, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

61K
Population
Top 16%
By size
$67,611
Median income
$203,800
Median home
11.5%
Poverty rate

The read on West Allis

West Allis posts a median household income higher than 33% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the West Allis area.

Top 67%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near West Allis

Where West Allis income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$67,611 Bottom 33% higher than 33% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading West Allis, WI beyond the headline numbers

West Allis sits inside Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, at roughly 43.02°N, -88.01°W. Population 60,620, $67,611 median household income. Median home value $203,800, median rent $1,007. Poverty rate 11.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: West Allis's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 35.8%, then short sleep duration at 34.1%. 2 hospitals in/around West Allis, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for West Allis from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
60,620
West Allis
Median Income
$67,611
Near average
Median Home Value
$203,800
-11% vs avg
Median Age
39.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Milwaukee County) - West Allis's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
926K-3%
Median Income
$64,435+49%
Median Home Value
$230,700+46%
Poverty Rate
17.2%-20%
Unemployment
4.8%-57%

Economics

Economics indicators for West Allis, WI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,007/mo
Poverty Rate
11.5% -19% vs avg
Unemployment 4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 29.6%
Work From Home 10.1%
Public Transit 2.8%

Population

White 72.9%
African American 5.7%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
35.8%
Short Sleep Duration
34.1%
High Blood Pressure
32.9%
Physical Inactivity
24.5%
Binge Drinking
18.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.4%
Current Smoking
13.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.1%
Current Asthma
11.3%
Diabetes
11.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 66.3%
Annual Checkup 77.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
6%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
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1
★★★
0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
WEST ALLIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
WEST ALLIS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of West Allis, WI? ▼
West Allis, WI has a population of 60,620 people, located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
What is the median household income in West Allis? ▼
The median household income in West Allis, WI is $67,611 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.5%.
What is the median home value in West Allis? ▼
The median home value in West Allis, WI is $203,800. Median rent is $1,007/month.
What are the top health concerns in West Allis? ▼
The top health indicators in West Allis include Obesity (35.8%), Short Sleep Duration (34.1%), High Blood Pressure (32.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in West Allis? ▼
West Allis has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in West Allis? ▼
The median age in West Allis, WI is 39.7 years. 29.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

West Allis, WI is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. With a population of 61K and a $67,611 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the West Allis area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using West Allis's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Milwaukee County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.