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Genesee, Wisconsin

town · Waukesha County

At a glance

7,193
Population
$437,500
Median home value (all homes)
44% above U.S. median
$629,339
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,482/mo
Median rent
10% above U.S. median
$118,578
Median household income
51% above U.S. median
25.9 min
Average commute
95.8%
Homes with broadband
0.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 113 — 13% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing62% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities38% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost7% 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 college7 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates98.8%
College graduates41.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Town of Genesee (Town government — handles local economic development)
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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