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Merton, Wisconsin

village · Waukesha County

At a glance

3,550
Population
$575,800
Median home value (all homes)
90% above U.S. median
$512,586
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$2,136/mo
Median rent
58% above U.S. median
$173,913
Median household income
121% above U.S. median
26.1 min
Average commute
97.2%
Homes with broadband
4.91%
Locations with fiber available
1.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 126 — 26% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing107% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities42% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost6% 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 college6 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates97.7%
College graduates63%

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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