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Vernon, Wisconsin

village · Waukesha County

At a glance

7,481
Population
$434,700
Median home value (all homes)
43% above U.S. median
$559,157
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,125/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$120,000
Median household income
53% above U.S. median
29.8 min
Average commute
91.9%
Homes with broadband
1.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 112 — 12% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing61% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities31% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost7% 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 college8 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates98.4%
College graduates42.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Vernon Economic Development Association
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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