Welcome to Waukesha, WIWaukesha, Wisconsin is a thriving city with diverse industry that is strongly connected to neighboring cities Milwaukee and Madison. With a population of nearly 70,000, the city has a friendly, tight-knit community that is dedicated to cultivating a well-rounded, safe environment that is healthy for people of all ages. Waukesha has received many accolades as a highly “livable” city; it was #36 in Money magazine’s list of top 100 “Best Places to Live” in 2006, and it was also included in America’s Promise Alliance’s list of “100 Best Communities for Young People.” Cultural attractions in the city include performances by the Waukesha Symphony Orchestra and the Waukesha Choral Union, as well as a variety of drama, music and dance productions at the Waukesha Civic Theatre. The Historic Downtown Waukesha and Riverwalk is home to a number of locally owned shops and boutiques, restaurants, galleries, and architecture that recalls the city’s great history. The area houses the public library and the Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum, located in the 1893 Waukesha County Courthouse building. Many of the city’s festivals, art fairs, charity events and children’s programs are held downtown as well. Waukesha is home to a highly acclaimed school system that includes three comprehensive high schools, three middle schools, and 17 elementary schools. Also, Waukesha boasts the oldest institution of higher learning in the state—Carroll College, originally established as Prairieville Academy in 1841.
© 2008 Reliance Relocation Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Contributed by:  | More Local Area InformationWith so much to offer new residents—an atmosphere rich in arts & history, great schools, and a caring community—it is no wonder that Waukesha ha... Read moreThe city of Waukesha is located in the center of Waukesha County in southeastern Wisconsin, 18 miles west of Milwaukee. Originally founded as ... Read moreGenesee Township is located near the center of Waukesha County (between Waukesha and Ottawa) in the beautiful “Kettle Moraine” area of southeas... Read moreFinding antiques will be easy in the historically-themed village of Delafield. Home of Lang Co., several of the downtown buildings hav... Read moreBrookfield is located on the eastern edge of Waukesha County. A large community covering over 27 sq. miles, Brookfield blends new residences wit... Read moreNamed after its river bend, the Waukesha County community of Big Bend is home to about 1,300 people. Big Bend offers an active older adult program... Read moreBig Bend, WI is a village in Waukesha County. The community was named for its river bend. About 1,300 people call Big Bend home. It offers an activ... Read moreThe Village of Hartland is located in Wisconsin’s scenic Lake Country area. About 20 miles west of Milwaukee this charming village feature... Read moreElm Grove is a quaint, self-sufficient community featuring some of the more beautiful homes in the Milwaukee area. Its picturesque fairytale settin... Read moreLocated in the “Lake Country” portion of Waukesha County, about 30 miles west of downtown Milwaukee, one will find the exclusive Village of Chenequa... Read moreIf you are seeking a great place to live, work and relax in the beautiful Kettle Moraine area of southeastern Wisconsin then look no further tha... Read moreLocated in Milwaukee County, the Village of Hales Corners is the smallest of Milwaukee’s the southwestern suburbs. First claimed by New Englande... Read moreThe Village of Butler is located in Waukesha County. In the 2000 Census, there were 1,881 residents and approximately 916 households. The Butle... Read moreWith the abundance of beautiful parks and wooded areas it is easy to see why Greenfield has been categorized as a “Tree City USA”. Greenfield i... Read moreEagle is a small community in the southwestern corner of the county. The town is probably best known for Old World Wisconsin, a popular touris... Read moreGreendale is one of three “Greenbelt” communities built in 1936 by the federal government as an urban planning experiment. Greendale was develope... Read moreFranklin, named for Benjamin Franklin, was one of two towns formed out of the original Town of Kinnickinnic by the Wisconsin Territorial Legislatur... Read moreAt one time, the city of Milwaukee was only thought of as a brewing and manufacturing center, but since then it has blossomed into a divers... Read moreErin is the oldest incorporated town in Washington County and can be found in the beautiful kettle moraine area of southeastern Wisconsin. A variet... Read moreVisitors come to East Troy for the festivals, the concerts, the East Troy Electric Railroad Museum, and for the many shops, restaurants and services... Read more |
