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Brown Deer, Wisconsin

village · Milwaukee County

At a glance

12,564
Population
$239,300
Median home value (all homes)
21% below U.S. median
$298,513
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,183/mo
Median rent
12% below U.S. median
$93,974
Median household income
20% above U.S. median
22.4 min
Average commute
93.5%
Homes with broadband
39.08%
Locations with fiber available
5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing3% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities18% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost20% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates93.9%
College graduates40.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Brown Deer Economic Development
The Village's Community Services Department actively promotes the economic development of the Village of Brown Deer. The department's goal is to: Advocate and champion Brown Deer as a great place for business Retain and recruit businesses that add to the values of the existing economic base Provide programs, tools and policies that assist local businesses and promote high-quality development and redevelopment.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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