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Wauwatosa, WI

Wauwatosa known informally as Tosa; originally legally known as Wau-wau-too-sa, also called Hart's Mill is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 48,387 at the 2020 census. Wauwatosa is located immediately west of Milwaukee and is a part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. It is named after the Potawatomi Chief Wauwataesie and the Potawatomi word for firefly.

The lush Menomonee Valley of the Wauwatosa area provided a key overland gateway between the rich glacial farmland of southeastern Wisconsin and the Port of Milwaukee. In 1835, Charles Hart became the first Euro-American to settle here, followed that year by 17 other families. The following year a United States Road was built from Milwaukee through Wauwatosa, eventually reaching Madison. Charles Hart built a mill in 1845 on the Menomonee River which gave the settlement its original name of "Hart's Mill." The mill was torn down in 1914.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.25 square miles (34.32 km²), all land. Eastern Wauwatosa is also known for its homes and residential streets, at one time just a short streetcar ride away from downtown Milwaukee. Before the arrival of Dutch elm disease, many of Wauwatosa's older residential streets had large gothic colonnades of American Elm trees. In Wauwatosa, the Menomonee Valley made it easier to quarry portions of the Niagara Escarpment, which provided the necessary materials for cream-colored bricks and limestone foundations used in many homes and public buildings throughout the region.

Health and wellness are paramount in Wauwatosa, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Aurora Health Center is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Wauwatosa Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Legacy Gym MKE, Anytime Fitness, and Snap Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Wauwatosa, such as the Forest Ecology Trail and Hartung Park Loop. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Wauwatosa, WI, are the Milwaukee County Zoo, The Milwaukee County Research Park, and The Mayfair Collection.

Population: 47,289 (2022). Elevation: 656 feet (200 meters). ZIP Code: 53213. Area code(s): 414. Area: 13.23 sq mi (34.27 km²).

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What is Wauwatosa, WI famous for?

With many 19th and 20th-century Victorian-style buildings, Wauwatosa is known as the "city of homes." In 1931, Wauwatosa became the second city in the state to adopt a zoning ordinance. A second explosion of growth occurred just after World War II. In 1952, Wauwatosa bought eight and a half square miles of the Township of Wauwatosa, nearly tripling its size.

Is Wauwatosa, WI a good place to live?

Wauwatosa is in Milwaukee County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Wauwatosa offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Wauwatosa, there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks.

What are the demographics of Wauwatosa, WI?

Wauwatosa, WI is home to a population of 47.9k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 6.24% of Wauwatosa, WI residents were born outside of the country (2.99k people). In 2022, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.9k people) in Wauwatosa, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.48k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.19k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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Wikipedia

City of Wauwatosa

Aurora Health Center 

Wauwatosa Parks and Recreation Department 

Legacy Gym MKE

Anytime Fitness 

Snap Fitness

Forest Ecology Trail 

Hartung Park Loop

Milwaukee County Zoo

The Milwaukee County Research Park

The Mayfair Collection

Wisconsin History

Niche

Data USA

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