Waunakee is a somewhat small village located in the state of Wisconsin. With a population of 14,998 people and three associated neighborhoods, Waunakee is the 60th largest community in Wisconsin.
Waunakee real estate is some of the most expensive in Wisconsin, although Waunakee house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Of important note, Waunakee is also a village of artists. Waunakee has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Waunakee’s character.
Also of interest is that Waunakee has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 17.40% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Waunakee is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Waunakee’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
As is often the case in a small village, Waunakee doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
If knowledge is power, Waunakee is a pretty powerful place. 61.97% of the adults in Waunakee have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Waunakee in 2022 was $61,414, which is wealthy relative to Wisconsin and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $245,656 for a family of four.
The people who call Waunakee home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Waunakee residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Waunakee include German, Irish, Italian, Norwegian, and English.
The most common language spoken in Waunakee is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.