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Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Population: 49,000
Located in Milwaukee County
The City of Wauwatosa was incorporated in 1892, and is now the 7th largest city in the state. This white-collar community is blessed with a healthy mixture of upscale homes, office buildings, retail developments and medical facilities. The city complements its natural beauty with friendly citizens. Its homes, on tree-lined side walked streets, span a century. Because, of its location Wauwatosa is considered one of the more desirable living areas in Milwaukee County.
Though known for its beautiful residential areas, industry and expanding businesses have brought balance to the economy of Wauwatosa--ever mindful of its heritage. The main commercial district is Mayfair Road, which is lined with office buildings and is home to Mayfair Mall - Milwaukee's most popular regional shopping centers. Industrial activity is concentrated at the northern end of the city. JC Penny has a major catalog warehouse and Briggs & Stratton has its corporate headquarters as well as a manufacturing facility. More than 50 manufactures are located in a well-defined industrial area. Leading manufactures include Briggs & Stratton, Harley-Davidson, Inc. Stroh Die Casting Co., Grede Foundries, Inc., Empire Level Manufacturing Corp., Western Metal Specialty and Falk Corporation. These companies employ over 173,000 people. Several new office buildings are being built near I-94. The median income is $67,095.
Wauwatosa is the home of the Milwaukee Regional Center, the area's largest employer, a consortium of public and private health care institutions established in 1968 and employing nearly 10,000 persons. In addition to the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center and Medical College of Wisconsin, the 220-acre Medical Center campus includes Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Curative Rehabilitation Center, the Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
The city of Wauwatosa is served by the Wauwatosa School District. The student/teacher ratio is 15. The average graduation rate is 83%, with 75% of the graduating students pursuing a higher education. All grade levels consistently perform well above the national average. Wisconsin students scored highest on the American College Test (ACT) in the 1996-97 school year. The average Wauwatosa School District score was 23.10. These impressive achievements can be attributed to small teacher/student ratios and more teachers with advanced degrees. The district offers educational programs for the gifted and talented as well as students with special needs. Post-secondary educational facilities located within Wauwatosa are: Medical College of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Lutheran College.
Wauwatosa offers 79 acres of parks and recreation areas, more than any other Milwaukee County suburb.
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