Here's what it costs to live in Brookfield, Wisconsin, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,886 per month, while the typical home is valued around $443,900. Households earn a median of $129,548 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$129,548
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,886
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$443,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
41,273
Latest estimate
Median Age
43.8 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,228
Per month
Avg Home Value
$271,420
Census ACS
January Avg
23°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.6
fair
Hospitals
38
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.8%
What is the cost of living index for Brookfield?
The cost of living index for Brookfield is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Brookfield?
The median gross rent in Brookfield is $1,886 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Brookfield?
The median household income in Brookfield is $129,548 per year.
What is the median home value in Brookfield?
The median home value in Brookfield is $443,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Brookfield?
Air quality data for Brookfield is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Brookfield?
Tax data for Wisconsin is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
