Merton, WI
Living in Merton
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute44
Public Transit1
Affordability9
Public Safety96
Airports66
Hospitals86
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.7kPopulation+571 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
61%College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
91%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years36%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black<1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate14%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree42%
Graduate degree20%
Households
Family household91%
Householder living alone8%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$154kMedian Household Income+$52k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K3%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K or more33%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts58%
Sales and office20%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$449kMedian Home Value+$48k (2010–19)
56%Built 2000 or Later
$745Median Monthly Rent-$107 (2010–19)
94%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached96%
Multiple units4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200945%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K36%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
LP gas1%
Utility gas88%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merton
United States45
Wisconsin35
Milwaukee Metro Area71
Waukesha County9
Property Crime in Merton
United States48
Wisconsin37
Milwaukee Metro Area56
Waukesha County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 12 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 10 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 2 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merton
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding26
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merton, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merton, WI
St Charles Parish School
3 miles, SW
Zion Lutheran School
3 miles, S
Lake Country Lutheran High School
3 miles, SW
Christian Education Leadership Academycela
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Merton, WI
Carroll University
11 miles, SE
Herzing University-Brookfield
13 miles, SE
Ottawa University-Milwaukee
13 miles, SE
Mount Mary University
15 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merton, WI
Rogers Memorial Hospital
8 miles, SW
Community Memorial Hospital
9 miles, E
Waukesha County Mental Health Ctr
9 miles, SE
Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
9 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Merton, WI
General Mitchell International Airport
25 miles, SE
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
52 miles, W
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
77 miles, SW
Appleton International Airport
78 miles, N