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Butler, Wisconsin

village · Waukesha County

At a glance

1,859
Population
$244,700
Median home value (all homes)
19% below U.S. median
$308,853
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$890/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
$60,000
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
20.9 min
Average commute
92.1%
Homes with broadband
34.73%
Locations with fiber available
2.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing2% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost25% 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 college2 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates92.2%
College graduates22.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Waukesha Economic Development
The Waukesha County Center for Growth is a non-profit serving as the lead economic development organization for Waukesha County. Created in 2016, we are focused on expanding the county's economic base by ensuring our businesses and communities have access to the resources they need to grow.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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