Village of Butler

Village of Butler History

The Village of Butler, known as Train Town USA, was established on the west side of 124th Street as the Chicago & North Western Railway purchased land on the east side of the street for a major railroad yard to ease freight congestion in the City of Milwaukee. Originally called New Butler, the Village was incorporated in 1913. Railroad workers, businessmen, and developers settled there, drawn to the opportunities associated with the railroad. Butler has an area of about one square mile and is located on the eastern edge of Waukesha County, bordering Milwaukee County, about 10 miles from downtown Milwaukee.

Village of Butler Demographics

As of March 2022

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Butler- Census Population
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Waukesha Housing Information

As of March 2022

  • Owner Occupied Housing Units - 405 | Median Value: $161,200

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  • Renter Occupied Housing Units - 508 | Median Monthly Rent: $786

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  • Vacant Housing Units - 39

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Village of Butler Labor Force

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Major Private Employers

The largest private employers in the city are in the education, manufacturing, and health care industry sectors.

Western States Envelope 500 - 999
Cargill Meat Solutions 250 - 499
Interstate Power Systems 100 - 249
Security Personnel 100 - 249
MRPC 100 - 249
Circle Electric 50 - 99
Kelbe Brothers Equipment 50 - 99
Polyak Distributors 50 - 99
Ries Graphics 50 - 99

Waukesha Jobs by Industry

*Unemployment rate for Waukesha County as of March 2022

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Educational Opportunities

As of March 2022

Butler is served by the Hamilton School District, which is regularly recognized for high-achieving results, and facilities—including the Hamilton Fine Arts Center and the Hamilton Athletic Center—that provide a physical environment that supports student success. The Butler Public Library is a member of the Waukesha and Jefferson Counties Bridges Library System.

What we offer

Numerous higher education opportunities are also available to Butler residents around Waukesha County and in neighboring counties. Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), located in Pewaukee, offers associate degrees, technical diplomas, and short-term certificates. Carroll University, a private university offering undergraduate and graduate programs, and UWM at Waukesha—a two-year campus affiliated with UW-Milwaukee—are both located in the City of Waukesha. In addition, 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.

Butler - Education

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