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Wales, Wisconsin

village · Waukesha County

At a glance

2,902
Population
$399,400
Median home value (all homes)
32% above U.S. median
$578,041
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,322/mo
Median rent
2% below U.S. median
$109,024
Median household income
39% above U.S. median
23.3 min
Average commute
97.6%
Homes with broadband
2.77%
Locations with fiber available
4.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 109 — 9% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing49% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities30% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost16% 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 college8 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates99.4%
College graduates50.6%

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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