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Waterford, Wisconsin

village · Racine County

At a glance

5,692
Population
$329,800
Median home value (all homes)
9% above U.S. median
$447,117
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,374/mo
Median rent
2% above U.S. median
$82,404
Median household income
5% above U.S. median
25.7 min
Average commute
94.7%
Homes with broadband
89.61%
Locations with fiber available
2.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing26% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities14% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost8% 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 college13 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates96.4%
College graduates28.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Hartford Economic Development
Hartford Economic Development is the city’s economic development organization for Hartford, Wisconsin, providing information on local development, news, and events. It references related entities such as the Chamber of Commerce and the Business Improvement District.
county Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC)
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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