Waukesha City housing context
These U.S. Census Bureau estimates describe Waukesha city, Wisconsin during 2020–2024. They provide context for discussing a property; check the actual building, occupancy and ownership before defining work.
| Measure | Estimate | 90% margin of error |
|---|---|---|
| All housing units | 31,481 | ± 610 |
| Occupied housing units | 30,567 | ± 598 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 17,975 | ± 609 |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12,592 | ± 694 |
| One-unit detached homes | 15,931 | ± 608 |
| One-unit attached homes | 2,596 | ± 345 |
| Median year built | 1979 | ± 2 |
Housing units by construction period
| Year built | Units | 90% margin of error |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 332 | ± 116 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,677 | ± 254 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 3,706 | ± 384 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 5,477 | ± 510 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4,183 | ± 491 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 6,137 | ± 539 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 3,139 | ± 330 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 2,468 | ± 346 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 757 | ± 175 |
| 1939 or earlier | 3,605 | ± 445 |
Source tables: Housing totals · Tenure · Building types · Year built · Median year built. Survey estimates and their margins of error are shown as published; these are not October 2026 counts. The separate population reference uses Census Vintage 2025.
For a rented home, confirm who can authorize alterations. In a shared building, ask about access and work rules. A citywide construction period does not establish the age, condition or safety requirements of an individual home; check the property records and the specific project.
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Use the project guides to identify the work, then check listings against the property’s city and state. A guide link does not mean a provider is available for every task or address.
TV Mounting and Wall Hanging
Gutter and Exterior Maintenance
Furniture Assembly
Deck and Fence Maintenance
Drywall Repair
Interior Painting
Fixture Installation
Caulking and Sealing
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Choose the City of Waukesha's municipal route
Waukesha city and Waukesha village have separate Census place records and separate official building resources. This page describes the city. Its official Building Inspection page links the city's code, permitting and inspection information. Use those resources for a property in the city rather than assuming that a business listing or a postal address saying Waukesha identifies the responsible municipality. The village directory remains available for a property in that separate place.
Official local resource · Checked 21 October 2026.
Which building department does this Waukesha city page point to?
It points to the City of Waukesha's official Building Inspection resources. The Village of Waukesha maintains a separate municipal building page.
Does a search result saying Waukesha establish the property's municipality?
No. Commercial results often use the shared place name. Confirm the actual municipality and address before interpreting coverage or selecting a permit resource.
Waukesha village directory. Select the municipality of the actual property; a shared place name does not establish identical jurisdiction or provider coverage.