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Living in Wauwatosa, WI

Wauwatosa Area Facts

  • Wauwatosa has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Wauwatosa crime rates are 69% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • Cost of living in Wauwatosa is 15% higher than the Wisconsin average
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Revere, MA - A Small Tranquil Spot In The North East User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 27, 2012) I lived in Wauwatosa WI for about 2 years. I honestly loved it so much that I did not want to leave. If I did not have to move for work, I would have probably retired there. It is an all-around great city for children and adults.

There were many attractions that I attended while
...Read More living there. They offered bowling, golf courses, a zoo, and much more. They had everything you could need for entertainment plus more. This is a great city for kids, since there is plenty to keep them entertained. The community was always very involved and filled with nice people. They offer a lot of community events, especially in the summer time. When it came time to get a bite to eat, I was always satisfied. There are many different restaurants with many different types of food. There were also the typical fast food chains. When looking for nightlife, there was not very much to look for. There were maybe a handful of bars. Most of them were also located inside of restaurants. If you do not mind only having a few bars in the area, then it is not that bad. Wauwatosa is absolutely great for shopping. There are more places to shop then there is anything else. They also have their own shopping mall right in Wauwatosa. Any store you could possibly think of they probably have, or at least something similar.

As you can see there is quite a bit to do when living in Wauwatosa. The city there is actually pretty big and better than most. This area is great for children and adults. There is also a great school system if you have children that are of school age. So when deciding on a vacation destination or even a new place to live, make sure to keep in mind Wauwatosa! Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Wauwatosa? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Underwood Creek Parkway
      Underwood Creek Parkway
      Hoyt Park
      County Grounds Park
      Cooper Park
      Gravel Sholes Park
      Northeast Quadrant
      Hartung Park

      Entertainment

      AMC Mayfair Mall 18
      TOSA Pool at Hoyt Park
      Raabe Stadium
      Lowell Damon House Museum
      Kneeland-Walker House & Preservation Center
      Little Red Store
      Rosebud Cinema Drafthouse
      Oceans of Fun

      Food & Drink

      Potbelly
      Ray's Wine & Spirits
      Club Tap Cocktail Lounge
      Chipotle
      Firehouse Subs
      McDonald's
      Papa John's
      Cousins Subs

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Wauwatosa? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Wauwatosa.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Wauwatosa a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
      Froedtert Hospital
      Milwaukee Regional Medical Center
      Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
      Children’s Wisconsin

      Pharmacies

      Swan Serv-U Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      WHF Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Connect Chiropractic
      New Frontiers Psychiatric & TMS
      O&P Associates
      Edelica Health