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Sussex, Wisconsin

village · Waukesha County

At a glance

12,066
Population
$430,600
Median home value (all homes)
42% above U.S. median
$521,523
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,369/mo
Median rent
2% above U.S. median
$119,041
Median household income
52% above U.S. median
24.6 min
Average commute
95%
Homes with broadband
9.8%
Locations with fiber available
3.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 111 — 11% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing60% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities12% above
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 college9 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates96.5%
College graduates51.2%

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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