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- Overall Rank: 1,456
- Population: 3,837
- Median household income: $127,982
- Median home value: $353,100 (89% own)
- Median rent: $1,433 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Math & Science Academy (grade A+), St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower School (grade A+), St. Croix Preparatory Academy Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Ambrose Catholic School (grade unavailable), St. Croix Catholic School (grade unavailable), Trinity Academy (grade unavailable)
- Population: 3,837
- Median household income: $127,982
- Median home value: $353,100 (89% own)
- Median rent: $1,433 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Math & Science Academy (grade A+), St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower School (grade A+), St. Croix Preparatory Academy Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Ambrose Catholic School (grade unavailable), St. Croix Catholic School (grade unavailable), Trinity Academy (grade unavailable)
#30. North Hudson, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 1,398
- Population: 1,327
- Median household income: $172,174
- Median home value: $777,000 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,250 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: Forest Edge Elementary School (grade A minus), Emerson Elementary School (grade A minus), East High School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: Madison Country Day School (grade A+), Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Abundant Life Christian School (grade A minus)
- Population: 1,327
- Median household income: $172,174
- Median home value: $777,000 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,250 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: Forest Edge Elementary School (grade A minus), Emerson Elementary School (grade A minus), East High School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: Madison Country Day School (grade A+), Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Abundant Life Christian School (grade A minus)
#29. Maple Bluff, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 1,367
- Population: 9,599
- Median household income: $82,238
- Median home value: $344,200 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,069 (36% rent)
- Top public schools: Lake Country School District (grade A+), High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Arrowhead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Population: 9,599
- Median household income: $82,238
- Median home value: $344,200 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,069 (36% rent)
- Top public schools: Lake Country School District (grade A+), High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Arrowhead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
#28. Hartland, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 1,362
- Population: 20,885
- Median household income: $101,554
- Median home value: $333,200 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,263 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A), Germantown High School (grade A minus), County Line Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 20,885
- Median household income: $101,554
- Median home value: $333,200 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,263 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A), Germantown High School (grade A minus), County Line Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
#27. Germantown, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 1,329
- Population: 7,181
- Median household income: $99,239
- Median home value: $458,300 (66% own)
- Median rent: $1,370 (34% rent)
- Top public schools: Lake Country School District (grade A+), High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Arrowhead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Population: 7,181
- Median household income: $99,239
- Median home value: $458,300 (66% own)
- Median rent: $1,370 (34% rent)
- Top public schools: Lake Country School District (grade A+), High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Arrowhead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
#26. Delafield, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 1,274
- Population: 3,463
- Median household income: $159,577
- Median home value: $481,300 (97% own)
- Median rent: $1,050 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Arrowhead High School (grade A), Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Population: 3,463
- Median household income: $159,577
- Median home value: $481,300 (97% own)
- Median rent: $1,050 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Arrowhead High School (grade A), Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
#25. Merton, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 1,161
- Population: 1,351
- Median household income: $75,675
- Median home value: $213,300 (85% own)
- Median rent: $576 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A), Templeton Middle School (grade A), Hamilton High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), Divine Savior Holy Angels High School (grade A), Wisconsin Lutheran High School (grade A)
- Population: 1,351
- Median household income: $75,675
- Median home value: $213,300 (85% own)
- Median rent: $576 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A), Templeton Middle School (grade A), Hamilton High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), Divine Savior Holy Angels High School (grade A), Wisconsin Lutheran High School (grade A)
#24. Lannon, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 1,129
- Population: 15,817
- Median household income: $110,110
- Median home value: $393,100 (85% own)
- Median rent: $1,490 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: Wisconsin Hills Middle School (grade A+), High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Pewaukee High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Population: 15,817
- Median household income: $110,110
- Median home value: $393,100 (85% own)
- Median rent: $1,490 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: Wisconsin Hills Middle School (grade A+), High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Pewaukee High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
#23. Pewaukee City, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 1,041
- Population: 11,549
- Median household income: $105,435
- Median home value: $360,100 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,222 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Marcy Elementary School (grade A), Arrowhead High School (grade A), Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Population: 11,549
- Median household income: $105,435
- Median home value: $360,100 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,222 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Marcy Elementary School (grade A), Arrowhead High School (grade A), Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
#22. Sussex, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 1,018
- Population: 29,826
- Median household income: $87,253
- Median home value: $377,600 (48% own)
- Median rent: $1,284 (52% rent)
- Top public schools: Pope Farm Elementary School (grade A+), West High School (grade A), Verona Area International School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Abundant Life Christian School (grade A minus), St. Ambrose Academy (grade B+)
- Population: 29,826
- Median household income: $87,253
- Median home value: $377,600 (48% own)
- Median rent: $1,284 (52% rent)
- Top public schools: Pope Farm Elementary School (grade A+), West High School (grade A), Verona Area International School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Abundant Life Christian School (grade A minus), St. Ambrose Academy (grade B+)
#21. Fitchburg, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 1,000
- Population: 38,610
- Median household income: $96,986
- Median home value: $312,400 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,217 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: Marcy Elementary School (grade A), Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A), Templeton Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Population: 38,610
- Median household income: $96,986
- Median home value: $312,400 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,217 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: Marcy Elementary School (grade A), Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A), Templeton Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
#20. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 945
- Population: 14,722
- Median household income: $89,684
- Median home value: $273,400 (69% own)
- Median rent: $1,152 (31% rent)
- Top public schools: College Park Elementary School (grade A), Greendale High School (grade A), Downtown Montessori Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+), Divine Savior Holy Angels High School (grade A)
- Population: 14,722
- Median household income: $89,684
- Median home value: $273,400 (69% own)
- Median rent: $1,152 (31% rent)
- Top public schools: College Park Elementary School (grade A), Greendale High School (grade A), Downtown Montessori Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+), Divine Savior Holy Angels High School (grade A)
#19. Greendale, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 898
- Population: 14,040
- Median household income: $109,960
- Median home value: $353,000 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,407 (28% rent)
- Top public schools: Pope Farm Elementary School (grade A+), Verona Area International School (grade A), Verona Area High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), St. Ambrose Academy (grade B+), St. Maria Goretti Catholic School (grade A)
- Population: 14,040
- Median household income: $109,960
- Median home value: $353,000 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,407 (28% rent)
- Top public schools: Pope Farm Elementary School (grade A+), Verona Area International School (grade A), Verona Area High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), St. Ambrose Academy (grade B+), St. Maria Goretti Catholic School (grade A)
#18. Verona, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 883
- Population: 14,794
- Median household income: $132,305
- Median home value: $442,700 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,179 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: Pope Farm Elementary School (grade A+), Waunakee Intermediate School (grade A), Waunakee Community Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Madison Country Day School (grade A+), Abundant Life Christian School (grade A minus), St. Ambrose Academy (grade B+)
- Population: 14,794
- Median household income: $132,305
- Median home value: $442,700 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,179 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: Pope Farm Elementary School (grade A+), Waunakee Intermediate School (grade A), Waunakee Community Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Madison Country Day School (grade A+), Abundant Life Christian School (grade A minus), St. Ambrose Academy (grade B+)
#17. Waunakee, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 767
- Population: 12,213
- Median household income: $79,610
- Median home value: $372,500 (66% own)
- Median rent: $1,018 (34% rent)
- Top public schools: Parkview Elementary School (grade A+), Westlawn Elementary School (grade A+), Cedarburg High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+), Dominican High School (grade A)
- Population: 12,213
- Median household income: $79,610
- Median home value: $372,500 (66% own)
- Median rent: $1,018 (34% rent)
- Top public schools: Parkview Elementary School (grade A+), Westlawn Elementary School (grade A+), Cedarburg High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+), Dominican High School (grade A)
#16. Cedarburg, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 717
- Population: 1,688
- Median household income: $143,000
- Median home value: $272,800 (98% own)
- Median rent: $2,156 (2% rent)
- Top public schools: Walden III High School (grade B+), The Real School (grade B), Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School (grade B minus)
- Top private schools: The Prairie School (grade A+), Racine Lutheran High School (grade A minus), St. Catherine's High School (grade B)
- Population: 1,688
- Median household income: $143,000
- Median home value: $272,800 (98% own)
- Median rent: $2,156 (2% rent)
- Top public schools: Walden III High School (grade B+), The Real School (grade B), Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School (grade B minus)
- Top private schools: The Prairie School (grade A+), Racine Lutheran High School (grade A minus), St. Catherine's High School (grade B)
#15. Wind Point, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 538
- Population: 1,216
- Median household income: $131,250
- Median home value: $405,700 (96% own)
- Median rent: $1,146 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: Lake Country School District (grade A+), High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Arrowhead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Population: 1,216
- Median household income: $131,250
- Median home value: $405,700 (96% own)
- Median rent: $1,146 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: Lake Country School District (grade A+), High School of Health Sciences (grade A+), Arrowhead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
#14. Nashotah, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 495
- Population: 13,227
- Median household income: $79,861
- Median home value: $248,000 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,217 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Maple Dale Elementary School (grade A+), Indian Hill Elementary School (grade A+), Nicolet Union High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 13,227
- Median household income: $79,861
- Median home value: $248,000 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,217 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Maple Dale Elementary School (grade A+), Indian Hill Elementary School (grade A+), Nicolet Union High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
#13. Glendale, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 487
- Population: 2,085
- Median household income: $116,250
- Median home value: $875,000 (52% own)
- Median rent: $1,870 (48% rent)
- Top public schools: Pope Farm Elementary School (grade A+), Memorial High School (grade A), West High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Madison Country Day School (grade A+), Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), St. Ambrose Academy (grade B+)
- Population: 2,085
- Median household income: $116,250
- Median home value: $875,000 (52% own)
- Median rent: $1,870 (48% rent)
- Top public schools: Pope Farm Elementary School (grade A+), Memorial High School (grade A), West High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Madison Country Day School (grade A+), Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), St. Ambrose Academy (grade B+)
#12. Shorewood Hills, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 401
- Population: 47,919
- Median household income: $93,812
- Median home value: $291,600 (62% own)
- Median rent: $1,312 (38% rent)
- Top public schools: Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A), East High School (grade A), Roosevelt Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+)
- Population: 47,919
- Median household income: $93,812
- Median home value: $291,600 (62% own)
- Median rent: $1,312 (38% rent)
- Top public schools: Silver Spring Intermediate School (grade A), East High School (grade A), Roosevelt Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+)
#11. Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 323
- Population: 3,279
- Median household income: $85,542
- Median home value: $321,400 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,179 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: Lake Shore Middle School (grade A+), Steffen Middle School (grade A+), Homestead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+), Dominican High School (grade A)
- Population: 3,279
- Median household income: $85,542
- Median home value: $321,400 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,179 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: Lake Shore Middle School (grade A+), Steffen Middle School (grade A+), Homestead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+), Dominican High School (grade A)
#10. Thiensville, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 304
- Population: 1,530
- Median household income: $200,625
- Median home value: $677,300 (94% own)
- Median rent: $2,250 (6% rent)
- Top public schools: Maple Dale Elementary School (grade A+), Indian Hill Elementary School (grade A+), Nicolet Union High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 1,530
- Median household income: $200,625
- Median home value: $677,300 (94% own)
- Median rent: $2,250 (6% rent)
- Top public schools: Maple Dale Elementary School (grade A+), Indian Hill Elementary School (grade A+), Nicolet Union High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
#9. River Hills, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 299
- Population: 21,864
- Median household income: $87,333
- Median home value: $438,700 (48% own)
- Median rent: $1,326 (52% rent)
- Top public schools: Pope Farm Elementary School (grade A+), Middleton High School (grade A+), Memorial High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Madison Country Day School (grade A+), Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), St. Ambrose Academy (grade B+)
- Population: 21,864
- Median household income: $87,333
- Median home value: $438,700 (48% own)
- Median rent: $1,326 (52% rent)
- Top public schools: Pope Farm Elementary School (grade A+), Middleton High School (grade A+), Memorial High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Madison Country Day School (grade A+), Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), St. Ambrose Academy (grade B+)
#8. Middleton, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 275
- Population: 6,811
- Median household income: $130,865
- Median home value: $382,500 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,622 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: Maple Dale Elementary School (grade A+), Nicolet Union High School (grade A), Bayside Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 6,811
- Median household income: $130,865
- Median home value: $382,500 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,622 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: Maple Dale Elementary School (grade A+), Nicolet Union High School (grade A), Bayside Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
#7. Fox Point, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 272
- Population: 4,506
- Median household income: $129,348
- Median home value: $407,100 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,433 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Lake Shore Middle School (grade A+), Donges Bay Elementary School (grade A+), Homestead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 4,506
- Median household income: $129,348
- Median home value: $407,100 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,433 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Lake Shore Middle School (grade A+), Donges Bay Elementary School (grade A+), Homestead High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
#6. Bayside, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 177
- Population: 13,707
- Median household income: $87,161
- Median home value: $391,200 (48% own)
- Median rent: $1,214 (52% rent)
- Top public schools: Shorewood High School (grade A+), Lake Bluff Elementary School (grade A), Atwater Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 13,707
- Median household income: $87,161
- Median home value: $391,200 (48% own)
- Median rent: $1,214 (52% rent)
- Top public schools: Shorewood High School (grade A+), Lake Bluff Elementary School (grade A), Atwater Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
#5. Shorewood, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 174
- Population: 25,102
- Median household income: $141,996
- Median home value: $463,800 (84% own)
- Median rent: $2,254 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Lake Shore Middle School (grade A+), Donges Bay Elementary School (grade A+), Steffen Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+)
- Population: 25,102
- Median household income: $141,996
- Median home value: $463,800 (84% own)
- Median rent: $2,254 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Lake Shore Middle School (grade A+), Donges Bay Elementary School (grade A+), Steffen Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+)
#4. Mequon, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 169
- Population: 14,804
- Median household income: $142,356
- Median home value: $466,900 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,262 (18% rent)
- Top public schools: Whitefish Bay High School (grade A+), Whitefish Bay Middle School (grade A+), Richards Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 14,804
- Median household income: $142,356
- Median home value: $466,900 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,262 (18% rent)
- Top public schools: Whitefish Bay High School (grade A+), Whitefish Bay Middle School (grade A+), Richards Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University School of Milwaukee (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+), Eastbrook Academy (grade A+)
#3. Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 105
- Population: 41,342
- Median household income: $121,837
- Median home value: $388,600 (84% own)
- Median rent: $1,699 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Brookfield East High School (grade A+), Wisconsin Hills Middle School (grade A+), Brookfield Central High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
- Population: 41,342
- Median household income: $121,837
- Median home value: $388,600 (84% own)
- Median rent: $1,699 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Brookfield East High School (grade A+), Wisconsin Hills Middle School (grade A+), Brookfield Central High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), University Lake School (grade A+)
#2. Brookfield, Wisconsin
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- Overall Rank: 82
- Population: 6,445
- Median household income: $126,996
- Median home value: $433,300 (89% own)
- Median rent: $1,424 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Brookfield East High School (grade A+), Wisconsin Hills Middle School (grade A+), Brookfield Central High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+)
- Population: 6,445
- Median household income: $126,996
- Median home value: $433,300 (89% own)
- Median rent: $1,424 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Brookfield East High School (grade A+), Wisconsin Hills Middle School (grade A+), Brookfield Central High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Brookfield Academy (grade A+), St. John's Northwestern Academies (grade A+), Marquette University High School (grade A+)
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.
#1. Elm Grove, Wisconsin
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