Brookfield History
The City of Brookfield was incorporated in 1954 and has become a center for office, retail, and light industrial activity with millions of square feet of commercial and industrial space and numerous hotels offering conference and meeting rooms. Brookfield has an area of 27.6 square miles and is located in the more densely populated eastern portion of Waukesha County, along I-94, about 10 miles west of Milwaukee.
Brookfield Demographics
As of April 2024
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Waukesha County Median Age
Brookfield Labor Force
As of April 2024
Major Private Employers
The largest private employers in the City are in the health services, as well as manufacturing and retail.
| Milwaukee Tool | 1,000 or more |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Elmbrook Campus | 500 - 999 |
| Pentair | 250 - 299 |
| SVA Professional SVC | 250 - 499 |
| Rev Group Inc | 250 - 499 |
| Milliman Healthio | 250 - 499 |
| Guhring | 250 - 499 |
| Pick 'N Save | 250 - 499 |
| Learning Exchange Mimio | 100 - 249 |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton | 100 - 249 |
| Schwaab, Inc. | 100 - 249 |
Waukesha County Jobs by Industry
*Unemployment rate for Waukesha County as of April 2024
Educational Opportunities
As of April 2024
Brookfield is served by Elmbrook School District and includes two high schools, two middle schools, five elementary schools, and one special education school that serves six surrounding communities.
What we offer
Elmbrook consistently ranks among the top districts within Wisconsin as well as nationally. The LAUNCH program partners students with local businesses, offering career-based learning experiences. One charter school is located in Brookfield, offering a multimedia arts curriculum for grades 6 through 12. In addition, Brookfield is served by a number of private schools like Brookfield Academy. The Brookfield Public Library is a member of the Waukesha and Jefferson Counties Bridges Library System.
Numerous higher education opportunities are available to Brookfield residents in Waukesha County and in neighboring counties. Cardinal Stritch, Herzing, and Ottawa Universities have campuses in Brookfield offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Carroll University—a private university, and UWM at Waukesha—a two-year campus affiliated with UW-Milwaukee, are both located in the City of Waukesha. In addition, Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) is located in nearby Pewaukee and offers associate degrees, technical diplomas, and short-term certificates. Milwaukee County is home to 15 universities, including UW-Milwaukee, Marquette University, and the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Together, these universities offer a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.
