At a glance
$281,800
Median home value (all homes)
7% below U.S. median
$574,134
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,260/mo
Median rent
7% below U.S. median
$62,139
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
91.1%
Homes with broadband
9.02%
Locations with fiber available
Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 96 —
4% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing11% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities0% above
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 college6 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates95%
College graduates42%
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