These Are Now The 10 Most Expensive Places To Live In Wisconsin

With its lower cost of living, a strong job market in sectors like advanced manufacturing and tech, and a high quality of life that includes abundant outdoor recreation activities, good schools, healthcare, and safety, Wisconsin is an overall great state to live in.

Wisconsin is approximately 65,496 square miles, making it the 23rd largest state in the U.S. by total area, and with more than 5.7 million residents, it's the 20th most populous state.

According to Neighborhood Scout, much of the population is concentrated in the Badger State’s five biggest cities:

1. Milwaukee
2. Madison
3. Green Bay
4. Kenosha
5. Racine

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They also analyzed a variety to determine where the most expensive places to live are located within the state, and you may be surprised by the results.

The 10 Most Expensive Places To Live In Wisconsin

If you're moving to or within Wisconsin, and your budget is wide open, then you may want to visit the places below, all of which have a great deal to offer, including some areas located next to water.

#10 Mequon

Mequon is a medium-sized city with a population of 25,489 and five associated neighborhoods. It is the 34th-largest community in Wisconsin and is considered a great community for families.

#9 Richfield

Richfield is a medium-sized village with a population of 11,841 people and two associated neighborhoods. Richfield is the 81st largest community in Wisconsin. An interesting note is that at the time of the study, Richfield had more people living here who worked in computers and math than 95% of other places in the U.S.

#8 Merton

Merton is a very small village located near Milwaukee, with a population of 3,566 people and just one neighborhood. Merton is the 223rd largest community in Wisconsin, and much of the housing stock in Merton was built relatively recently.

#7 River Hills

River Hills is a very small village located just 12 miles north of Milwaukee, with a population of 1,563 people and just one neighborhood. River Hills is the 333rd largest community in Wisconsin.

#6 Whitefish Bay

Whitefish Bay is a medium-sized village located north of Milwaukee, with a population of 14,553 people and three associated neighborhoods. Whitefish Bay is the 58th largest community in Wisconsin.

#5 Middleton

Middleton is a medium-sized city located in Dane County, just northwest of Madison. It had a recent population of 22,967 people and five associated neighborhoods. Middleton is the 37th largest community in Wisconsin.

Middleton home prices are not only among the most expensive in Wisconsin, but Middleton real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

#4 Delafield

Delafield is a fairly small city located within Waukesha County, and it's part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Delafield is the 129th largest community in Wisconsin and features 3 associated neighborhoods.

#3 Fontana

Fontana is a very small village located on the western shore of Geneva Lake in Walworth County. With a recent population of 1,890 people and just one neighborhood, Fontana is the 242nd largest community in Wisconsin.

Fontana home prices are not only among the most expensive in Wisconsin, but Fontana real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

#2 Maple Bluff

Maple Bluff is a very small village that is a suburb of Madison, located on the eastern shore of Lake Mendota. With a recent population of 1,308 people and just one neighborhood, Maple Bluff is the 351st largest community in Wisconsin.

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The recent per capita income in Maple Bluff was $106,223, which equates to an annual income of $424,892 for a family of four.

#1 Shorewood Hills

Shorewood Hills is a very small village located on the south shore of Lake Mendota. The Madison suburb offers a suburban feel with a central location to the city, access to the lake, and more.

With a recent 2,182 people and just one neighborhood, Shorewood Hills is the 301st largest community in Wisconsin. It's worth noting that much of the housing stock in Shorewood Hills was built relatively recently.

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The construction of new real estate is often taken as an indication that the local Shorewood Hills economy is robust and that jobs or other amenities are attracting residents.