Waukee is a small city of 25,045 in Iowa, with a median household income of $106,846
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Waukee stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Waukee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Waukee city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.7
Waukee's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Waukee costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Waukee, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$305,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,209
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$106,846
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Waukee's violent crime rate is 141.9 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
141.9 /100k
Property Crime
640.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Waukee is served primarily by Waukee Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Waukee, IA
National Avg
School District
Waukee Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
4
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
58.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Waukee sees average highs of 30.9°F in January
and 85.6°F in July,
with 37.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.5 inches of snow per year.
Waukee's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Waukee roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $305,300 and median rent is $1,209/month.
Waukee's violent crime rate is 141.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 640.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Waukee are operated by Waukee Comm School District.
The district has 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 58.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Waukee, IA has a population of 25,045, a median household income of $106,846, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Waukee averages 30.9°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.3 inches
with about 36.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Waukee, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50263.
The population of Waukee, Iowa is 25,045 with a median age of 34.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Waukee: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $305,300, median household income $106,846, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waukee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
