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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Merton, WI

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men41
Racial Diversity45
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times53
Walking and Biking to Work53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Property Taxes12
People Living Alone11
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