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Salem Lakes, Wisconsin

village · Kenosha County

At a glance

14,366
Population
$316,100
Median home value (all homes)
4% above U.S. median
$339,334
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,184/mo
Median rent
12% below U.S. median
$94,819
Median household income
21% above U.S. median
31.6 min
Average commute
87.4%
Homes with broadband
69.9%
Locations with fiber available
4.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 105 — 5% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing22% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities24% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost14% above
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 college15 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates92%
College graduates27.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Village of Salem Lakes
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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