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Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

city · Waukesha County

At a glance

19,080
Population
$394,500
Median home value (all homes)
30% above U.S. median
$559,247
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,301/mo
Median rent
3% below U.S. median
$106,425
Median household income
36% above U.S. median
24.6 min
Average commute
94.7%
Homes with broadband
31.56%
Locations with fiber available
2.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 107 — 7% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing48% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities12% below
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost12% 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 college4 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates97.9%
College graduates48.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Oconomowoc Economic Development
The Oconomowoc Bureau of Economic Development works with banks, consultants, associations, and other area economic development agencies to best match businesses’ needs with Oconomowoc’s opportunities. It has developed a Guide to Opening a Business in Oconomowoc and serves as the channel for continuous improvement of the city’s business climate.
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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