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Merton, WI
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
Population
3,550
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,070
ZIP codes
0
Merton and its ZIP codes
Merton at a glance
- Merton is about 9.8 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $173,913 a year, about 2.2 times the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $575,800 (about 2.2 times the Wisconsin figure) and median rent is $2,136 a month.
Local data for Merton, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Merton, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$173,913
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$575,800
Median rent
$2,136/mo
Homeownership
97.0%
Bachelor's or higher
63.0%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,515), Polish Americans (430), Irish Americans (285).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waukesha County. PPP loans are for Merton.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$71,739
248,662 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$94,831
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.26B
FY 2026, $8,004 per person
How people get to work
Merton, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home22.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Merton, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,134
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
594
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
36.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Merton, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.2%
U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts
Cities near Merton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LisbonVillage | 2.4 mi | 26.3 |
| North LakeCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.2 |
| HartlandVillage | 3.4 mi | 5.5 |
| ChenequaVillage | 4 mi | 3.5 |
| SussexVillage | 4 mi | 8.4 |
| PewaukeeVillage | 5.1 mi | 4.1 |
| NashotahVillage | 5.8 mi | 1.6 |
| DelafieldCity | 6.4 mi | 9.4 |
| Okauchee LakeCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.7 |
| PewaukeeCity | 7 mi | 19.5 |
| LannonVillage | 7.4 mi | 2.5 |
| RichfieldVillage | 7.6 mi | 35.9 |
| Oconomowoc LakeVillage | 8 mi | 1.9 |
| WaukeshaCity | 10 mi | 25.5 |
| Menomonee FallsVillage | 10 mi | 32.9 |
| OconomowocCity | 10 mi | 11.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Merton, WI in?
- Merton is in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Merton, WI?
- About 3,550 people live in Merton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Merton?
- Nearby places include Lisbon (2.4 mi), North Lake (3.2 mi), Hartland (3.4 mi), Chenequa (4 mi), Sussex (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023