Merton, WI

Merton, Wisconsin

Merton, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 10 miles NW of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 21 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are 1,926 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Merton

In Merton, about 77% of adults are married. When people think of Merton, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the village are those of its large families.

Males are more numerous in Merton than in most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Merton had a median family income of $75,000. Most of the residents of Merton tend to have good incomes. In the village, most people are middle class or better. Merton is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the village. Lots of residents of Merton prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Merton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Merton that were owner-occupied was 95%. The village housing had been constructed more recently than most villages of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Merton, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Merton, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Merton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Merton, WI

Comparing Merton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Merton Almanac

Merton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Merton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Merton Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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