Close to Milwaukee
Pewaukee, which has about 12,800 residents, has managed to keep its rural character despite its growing population and location on a major
highway just 20 minutes from Milwaukee and 70 minutes from the college town of Madison. Among the region's largest employers are large health-
care providers such as Aurora Health Care, Covenant Healthcare, and GE Healthcare, a subsidiary of General Electric (GE), as well as Kohl's
Department Stores and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance.
Pewaukee continues to grow, in part because of its proximity to Milwaukee, and its setting on the eastern end of the four-mile-long Pewaukee Lake.
The lake is popular for skating, and ice fishing during the winter and sailing, water skiing, swimming, and canoeing in the summer. "You can be near a
metro area where you can go to a world-class museum, a zoo, and things like that but you're out in the suburbs…where you can go out and see cows
and picnic in the park," said Harlan Clinkenbeard, who has been Pewaukee's city planner for three decades.
BusinessWeek used data from Manhattan-based OnBoard Informatics to select one suburb within 25 miles of the most populated city in each state.
The recession has flattened home prices across the country, but the idea behind the list is to help readers find the most for their money within some of
America's largest metro areas.
Affordability is No. 1
We evaluated suburbs on a variety of factors but weighted affordability most heavily. We also considered lifestyle (short commutes, clean air, low
crime, good weather, and green space), the quality of schools, and the strength of the local economy. None of the places had populations of more than
60,000 or less than 5,000.
We found places like Pewaukee that weren't too far from the attractions of a big city, but also retained their small-town charm. The recession has
brought down costs in just about all of these communities. But some of these places have even managed to draw in large businesses and new
residents even in these difficult times.
Companies have recently invested $22 million in new industrial development in the small suburb of Brandon, S.D., east of Sioux Falls, said Dennis E.
Olson, the city's administrator and finance officer. Brandon is still growing by about 100 homes a year, compared to the 350-home annual pace during
the housing boom, Olson said.
Good Schools a Draw
He said residents like the fact that Brandon has a small school district where students get a great education without getting lost in the crowd. They
also like the variety of homes, which range from about $225,000 to $440,000, he said.
And by the way, it's safe. "We have our own police department, but I can't remember the last time we had a murder," Olson said. "We had a guy who
was growing marijuana in his basement for a few years but that was no big deal."
Pewaukee parent Sandy Wysocki said she loves the fact that all the district's K-12 schools are situated on a single campus because it creates a
greater sense of community. And the campus setting allows for high school students to volunteer in elementary school classrooms and for elementary
school students to attend high school sports events.
Proximity Breeds Closeness
Sandy and her husband, Paul Wysocki, moved to Pewaukee two decades ago and have three children. One is in college and two attend the Pewaukee
High School. "It's a town where a lot of people grow up together," Sandy Wysocki said. "A lot of kids have been going to school together since
kindergarten."
by Prashant Gopal for BusinessWeek
Pewaukee, Wisconsin - one of the best places to live
Pewaukee, Lake Country, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
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"We like to refer to our City as “the City in the Country”, offering many
amenities to our residents and visitors alike. The name of the City comes from
“Pee-wauk-ee-wee-nick”, meaning either “the dusty water” or “lake of shells” in
Potawatomi. Whether you are visiting our website to obtain specific information
about Tourism, City Departments or to learn about the Services we provide, we
hope you find our site user-friendly. We welcome you to Pewaukee, Wisconsin!"
Sincerely,
Scott Klein, City of Pewaukee Mayor
From their excellent website:
www.cityofpewaukee.us
amenities to our residents and visitors alike. The name of the City comes from
“Pee-wauk-ee-wee-nick”, meaning either “the dusty water” or “lake of shells” in
Potawatomi. Whether you are visiting our website to obtain specific information
about Tourism, City Departments or to learn about the Services we provide, we
hope you find our site user-friendly. We welcome you to Pewaukee, Wisconsin!"
Sincerely,
Scott Klein, City of Pewaukee Mayor
From their excellent website:
www.cityofpewaukee.us
The city of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, a small Milwaukee suburb overlooking a picturesque
sailing and fishing lake of the same name, has award-winning schools, low crime, natural
beauty, and homes for every budget. It topped the list of BusinessWeek.com's 2009
rankings of the "Best Affordable Suburbs." Pewaukee was selected for Wisconsin in our
state-by-state rankings, and scored No. 1 on our nationwide list.
Read the whole article in the link below.
article here
sailing and fishing lake of the same name, has award-winning schools, low crime, natural
beauty, and homes for every budget. It topped the list of BusinessWeek.com's 2009
rankings of the "Best Affordable Suburbs." Pewaukee was selected for Wisconsin in our
state-by-state rankings, and scored No. 1 on our nationwide list.
Read the whole article in the link below.
article here
Link to Bike Trails
Link to Pewaukee Parks
Link to Pewaukee Chamber of Commerce
Link to Local Calendar
Link to Waukesha & Pewaukee Visitor's Bureau
Link to Positively Pewaukee - an awesome site!
Trick or Treat is Saturday, Oct 31st - City 3-6 and Village 5-8
Link to Churches
Link to Schools - Waukesha
Schools - Pewaukee
Link to Village of Pewaukee
Link to Waukesha County Parks
Link to Restaurants
Link to
Link to Pewaukee Parks
Link to Pewaukee Chamber of Commerce
Link to Local Calendar
Link to Waukesha & Pewaukee Visitor's Bureau
Link to Positively Pewaukee - an awesome site!
Trick or Treat is Saturday, Oct 31st - City 3-6 and Village 5-8
Link to Churches
Link to Schools - Waukesha
Schools - Pewaukee
Link to Village of Pewaukee
Link to Waukesha County Parks
Link to Restaurants
Link to
DID YOU KNOW?
Pewaukee Lake, the largest of 77 lakes in Waukesha County, offers the
best muskie fishing in Southeastern Wisconsin.
FAMOUS FOLKS
Bonnie Blair moved to Pewaukee to train with the United States national
speed skating team in preparation for the Olympics.
David Koepp of Pewaukee wrote or co-wrote Hollywood films
"Spiderman" and "Mission Impossible".
NAMED #1 Best Affordable Suburb in the U.S.--2009 Business Week
Pewaukee Lake, the largest of 77 lakes in Waukesha County, offers the
best muskie fishing in Southeastern Wisconsin.
FAMOUS FOLKS
Bonnie Blair moved to Pewaukee to train with the United States national
speed skating team in preparation for the Olympics.
David Koepp of Pewaukee wrote or co-wrote Hollywood films
"Spiderman" and "Mission Impossible".
NAMED #1 Best Affordable Suburb in the U.S.--2009 Business Week
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Pewaukee Area Historical Society
The Clark House Museum, located at 206 East Wisconsin Avenue in the Village of Pewaukee, was originally a
stage coach inn on the Watertown Plank Road that ran from Milwaukee to Watertown. The inn was built by
Mosely Clark, the son of Pewaukee's first settler, Asa Clark.[6] The Clark House remained in the Clark family until
the death of Marietta Clark Larson, great-granddaughter of Asa, in 1984. In 1992 the Pewaukee Area Historical
Society purchased the property.[citation needed]
The museum displays include an extensive exhibit on Native American settlement with emphasis on the
Potawatomi, as well as an exhibit of election memorabilia. Pictures and artifacts portray a way of life from the
early 1900s in the village and city. The exhibit building on the Clark House grounds, opened in 2007, houses
larger artifacts, including farm machinery and a mail wagon.
The Clark House Museum, located at 206 East Wisconsin Avenue in the Village of Pewaukee, was originally a
stage coach inn on the Watertown Plank Road that ran from Milwaukee to Watertown. The inn was built by
Mosely Clark, the son of Pewaukee's first settler, Asa Clark.[6] The Clark House remained in the Clark family until
the death of Marietta Clark Larson, great-granddaughter of Asa, in 1984. In 1992 the Pewaukee Area Historical
Society purchased the property.[citation needed]
The museum displays include an extensive exhibit on Native American settlement with emphasis on the
Potawatomi, as well as an exhibit of election memorabilia. Pictures and artifacts portray a way of life from the
early 1900s in the village and city. The exhibit building on the Clark House grounds, opened in 2007, houses
larger artifacts, including farm machinery and a mail wagon.
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