Brookfield, Wisconsin
Brookfield is a city of 41,273 people in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Brookfield
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 67 parks and trails, 208 places to eat, 28 places to stay and 15 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Mayfair Mall 18, Milwaukee Career College, Church Street Historic District and Dr. Fisk Holbrook Day House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 12°F.
Weather in Brookfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brookfield
Brookfield is a city in eastern Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 41,464 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 41,448 in 2025.
From the Wikipedia article Brookfield, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do15
Milwaukee Career College
School · 3.5 mi
Technical school in Wisconsin, United States
Wisconsin Lutheran College
School · 5.2 mi
Private liberal arts college near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology
School · 5.4 mi
Private graduate school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S
3 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks26
Church Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Historic district in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Dr. Fisk Holbrook Day House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Single-family detached home in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
George Lawrence Clarke Jr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Greenfield School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
School building in West Allis, Wisconsin, United States
Kneeland-Walker House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Lowell Damon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Milwaukee County School of Agriculture and Domestic Economy Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic district in Wauwatosa, United States of America
Muirdale Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Hospital in Wisconsin, United States
Wauwatosa Woman's Club Clubhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Building in Wisconsin, United States
Holy Cross Cemetery
Monument and historic site · 6.0 mi
Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum
Museum · 1.5 mi
1075 Pilgrim Parkway East
May-Oct: Su[1,3] 13:00-16:00
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds67
Webster Park
Park · 4.1 mi
Park in Wisconsin, United States of America
4521 North Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa
Greenfield Park
Park · 4.7 mi
Park in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Hart Park
Park · 5.9 mi
Park on the Menominee River in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States
55 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes208
Java Train
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop · 3.5 mi
4825 North 132nd Street, Butler
Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa off; Su 08:00-13:00
Badger Burger Company
Restaurant · Burger · 3.0 mi
12455 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield
Mo,We,Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Bravo
Restaurant · Italian · 2.3 mi
95 North Moorland Road, Brookfield
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Buns On Fire Brookfield
Restaurant · Burger, Fast Food, Indian · 2.1 mi
17395 West Bluemound Road, Brookfield
Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
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Habanero's Mexican Kitchen
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.9 mi
869 North Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa
11:00-22:00
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.0 mi
15795 West Bluemound Road, Brookfield
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Naf Naf Grill
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 2.4 mi
95 North Moorland Road, Brookfield
Mo-Su 10:30-21:00
Noodles & Company
Restaurant · Pasta · 3.2 mi
12132 West Capitol Drive, Wauwatosa
Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:30-21:00
Octane Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.7 mi
19555 West Bluemound Road, Brookfield
Su-Th 06:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-20:00
196 more on the map.
History
Brookfield is west of Milwaukee in Waukesha County in an area originally inhabited by Potawatomi Indians. The first white settler, William Howe, arrived in 1820 with a Presidential Land Grant giving him title to the area. Soon after, Robert Curren bought a claim in 1836 and established a tavern and inn.
From the History section of Brookfield, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay28
Courtyard by Marriott Milwaukee Brookfield at Poplar Creek
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
20300 West Bluemound Road, Brookfield
Churches and places of worship28
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
First Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
St. John Vianney Catholic Church
Church · 0.9 mi
1755 North Calhoun Road, Brookfield
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.9 mi
755 Woelfel Road, Brookfield
Shopping70
Gas and EV charging18
Karl's Country Market Gas Station
Gas station · 3.9 mi
W156N5645 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls
Schools, colleges and libraries83
Healthcare30
American Behavioral Clinics
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.3 mi
10424 West Bluemound Road, Wauwatosa
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's - Columbia West
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.8 mi
10950 West Capitol Drive, Wauwatosa
Ascension SE Wisconsin - Mayfair Road
Hospital · 4.1 mi
201 North Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa
Map of Brookfield
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 12°F | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 15°F | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 25°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 35°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 66°F | 47°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 61°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 28°F | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 19°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brookfield Wwtp (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Waukesha County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-09-11: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-19: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport (MWC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Milwaukee 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Antioch 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Zion 44 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fox Lake 44 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Beach Park 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lindenhurst 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Beaver Dam 46 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Round Lake Beach 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Gurnee 49 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Waukegan 50 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Office Park Drone (35435880165), Chris Favero from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mount Mary University Wisconsin 01, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Habaneros Mexican kitchen wauwatosa wi, Ceeren, CC0
- The honey baked ham co wauwatosa wi, Ceeren, CC0
- Dominos wauwatosa wi, Ceeren, CC0
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