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Waukesha, Wisconsin · ZIP 53186

Waukesha — ZIP 53186

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Waukesha (53186) scores 62/100 — Fair for Waukesha. 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 $375K.

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Overall NeighborScore

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

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100
Avg math proficiency36%
Avg reading proficiency37%
Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$375K
Median rent$1,271/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

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$375K

Median Rent

$1,271/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
Waukesha STEM AcademyKG–08580
62%
51%
Hillcrest ElementaryPK–05239
57%
37%
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy09–12144
55%
65%
White Rock SchoolPK–08286
52%
57%
Banting ElementaryPK–05486
39%
35%
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions09–12112
35%
55%
Les Paul Middle06–08547
29%
39%
Hadfield ElementaryPK–05338
27%
22%
Heyer ElementaryPK–05328
27%
32%
Horning Middle06–08534
22%
23%
South High09–12833
17%
17%
La Casa de Esperanza Charter SchoolPK–08310
12%
17%
White Rock CampusPK–PK167Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

33,264

Median Income

$75K

Homeownership

55%

Median Age

37 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 53186 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 53186 has a school score of 59/100. 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 53186 is approximately $375K. 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 53186 in Waukesha has an overall NeighborScore of 62/100. 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.