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Moving to Pewaukee, WI

Pewaukee is in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Here is what to check before you move: taxes, schools, the commute and homes for sale.

Beatrice Yunck

Beatrice Yunck, Real Estate Consultant, Queen Bea Realty Group

Wisconsin license 98118-94 · Illinois license 475.210497 · 4 years in the area

Speaks: English, Po polsku, Deutsch, Español

Pewaukee at a glance

State
Wisconsin
County
Waukesha
Property tax (effective)
0.85% (source)
Sales tax (combined)
5.0% (source)
Typical home value
$571,000 (+6.5% in a year; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026)

Living in Pewaukee: taxes compared

Compare what you'd pay in Pewaukee with a town across the state line, at your own income and home price: open the Wisconsin vs. Illinois calculator with Pewaukee selected.

Because of the Wisconsin–Illinois reciprocity agreement, your wages are taxed by the state you live in, wherever your job is.

Pewaukee schools

Public school district(s): Pewaukee School District (the village and much of the city; some city addresses are in other districts)

Public schools enroll by home address, so check the district for any house you consider. Official data for every district and school: Wisconsin DPI school and district report cards.

Commuting from Pewaukee

No commuter rail in town; most people drive.

  • Drive to downtown Milwaukee: about 25 min
  • Drive to the Chicago Loop: about 1 hr 50 min

Off-peak estimates; allow more time at rush hour.

Read the commuting guide

Homes for sale in Pewaukee

Tell us your budget and timeline and we'll send current listings in Pewaukee that fit.

Nearby towns

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Thinking about Pewaukee?

Tell us about your move and we'll send homes, tax estimates and school information for Pewaukee and similar towns.

Prefer to talk? Call Beatrice or book a 30-minute call.

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