How much do homeowners pay a month in Merton, WI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Merton, WI pay a median of $2,637 (±$233) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $811 (±$115).
72.5% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Merton, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,538 in 2015–2019 to $2,637 in 2020–2024 (+3.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $2,637 (±$233)
- Without a mortgage
- $811 (±$115)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 72.5%
Monthly owner costs in Merton
| Merton | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,637 (±$233) | $2,144 (±$25) | $1,689 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $811 (±$115) | $781 (±$11) | $659 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 72.5% (±7.5 points) | 65.0% (±0.9 points) | 61.1% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $5,478 (±$469) | $4,554 (±$38) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Merton, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Waukesha County ($2,144).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin ($1,689).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Waukesha County, Merton ranks 7 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 28 of 1,845.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Merton have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,538 (±$133) | $2,637 (±$233) | +3.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $5,980 (±$286) | $5,478 (±$469) | −8.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $448,600 (±$20,611) | $575,800 (±$31,707) | +28.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Merton
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merton | — | $2,637 (±$233) | — |
| Town of Merton | 2.8 mi | $2,267 (±$151) | Lower |
| Hartland | 3.1 mi | $2,292 (±$157) | Lower |
| Lisbon | 3.3 mi | $2,186 (±$121) | Lower |
| Chenequa | 3.8 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Sussex | 4.4 mi | $2,260 (±$136) | Lower |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, village) | 4.8 mi | $1,742 (±$138) | Lower |
| Nashotah | 6.1 mi | $2,490 (±$218) | Not measurably different |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, city) | 6.4 mi | $2,278 (±$127) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Merton, WI ($2,267), Hartland, WI ($2,292), Lisbon, WI ($2,186).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Waukesha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Chenequa | $4,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Lac La Belle | $4,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Oconomowoc Lake | $4,000 or more |
| 4 | Elm Grove | $2,855 (±$159) |
| 5 | Delafield | $2,776 (±$615) |
| 6 | Town of Delafield | $2,659 (±$300) |
| 7 | Merton | $2,637 (±$233) |
| 8 | North Prairie | $2,500 (±$461) |
| 9 | Nashotah | $2,490 (±$218) |
| 10 | Brookfield | $2,356 (±$63) |
| 11 | Town of Eagle (Waukesha County) | $2,299 (±$535) |
| 12 | Hartland | $2,292 (±$157) |
| 13 | Town of Oconomowoc | $2,286 (±$172) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Waukesha County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Merton
What is the average mortgage payment in Merton?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Merton, WI is $2,637 (±$233) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Merton?
Owners without a mortgage in Merton pay a median of $811 (±$115) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Merton gone up?
In Merton, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,538 in 2015–2019 to $2,637 in 2020–2024 (+3.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merton village, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merton village, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Merton village, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Merton village, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Merton village, Wisconsin
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Merton village, Wisconsin (place:51375, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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