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Brookfield, Wisconsin · ZIP 53045

Brookfield — ZIP 53045

Crime DataSchools

Brookfield (53045) scores 66/100 — Fair for Brookfield. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $559K.

66OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share7%
Property crime share93%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100
Avg math proficiency70%
Avg reading proficiency63%
Schools nearby2

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index33/100
Typical home value$559K
Median rent$2,317/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$559K

Median Rent

$2,317/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,204

Violent Crime

268

Property Crime

2,936

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Waukesha County, Wisconsin (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Brookfield ElementaryPK–05641
78%
68%
Wisconsin Hills Middle06–08812
62%
58%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

23,072

Median Income

$124K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

46 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 53045 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 53045 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 53045 is approximately $559K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 53045 in Brookfield has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.