Living in Merton, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Merton · Census data 2020–2024
Merton has 3,550 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $173,913 (124% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $575,800, the median rent is $2,136/month.
Merton at a glance
- Population
- 3,550
- Median age
- 39State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $173,913State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $575,800State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $2,136/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 97%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Merton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 124% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 116% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Merton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Merton the median home value is $575,800, 73% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,136 per month, which is 19.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,637 a month in housing costs.
Merton median household income
The median household income in Merton is $173,913 and the income per person is $67,068. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Merton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,083
- Owner-occupied
- 97%
- Renter-occupied
- 3%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 3.36
Merton demographics
- Population
- 3,550
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 28.5%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 1,058
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Merton ›
Education in Merton
63% of adults 25 and older in Merton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 23.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Merton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 22.4%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Merton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton | 3,550 | $173,913 | $575,800 | $2,136 |
| North Lake | 348 | $67,321 | $384,400 | $893 |
| Hartland | 9,972 | $87,754 | $393,100 | $1,230 |
| Lisbon | 10,736 | $123,720 | $414,500 | $1,371 |
| Chenequa | 742 | $223,750 | $1,402,800 | $3,501 |
| Sussex | 12,066 | $119,041 | $430,600 | $1,369 |
| Pewaukee | 8,196 | $62,139 | $281,800 | $1,260 |
| Nashotah | 1,354 | $148,403 | $483,300 | $1,375 |
| Pewaukee | 16,211 | $108,350 | $447,100 | $1,622 |
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What is the median household income in Merton, WI?
The median household income in Merton is $173,913, 124% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Merton?
The median home value in Merton is $575,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Merton?
The median gross rent in Merton is $2,136 per month, about 19.4% of household income.
Is Merton, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 124% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 116% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Merton?
The median age in Merton is 39 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Merton?
The average commute to work in Merton is 26 minutes; 22.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Merton?
The unemployment rate in Merton is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Merton?
63% of adults in Merton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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