Cost to Own
United States › Wisconsin › Waukesha County › Lannon Population 1,475 Data vintage ACS 2023 5-Year Rates updated 2026-10-29
The part nobody budgets Even with the mortgage fully paid off, the median home here still costs $724 a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and upkeep. See the full Waukesha County picture

Total monthly cost of ownership

Cost to Own a Home in Lannon, Wisconsin

A $256,000 home here costs

$2,120

per month, all in, with 20% down at today's 7.24% 30-year fixed rate. By the 28% rule that takes a household income of about $91,000 a year.

P&I 66%Tax 12%Insurance 3%Utilities 9%Upkeep 10%

A standard mortgage calculator would have told you $1,396. The real number is $724 higher every month, 52% more than the payment most buyers budget for.

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Small-place caveat: the Census publishes these figures for Lannon from a five-year rolling sample, and with about 1,475 residents that sample is small. The median home value here carries a much wider margin of error than a big-city figure does, so treat it as indicative rather than exact. The Waukesha County figures are drawn from a far larger sample if you want a steadier number.

Lannon median: $255,900
Under 20% adds PMI
Freddie Mac PMMS
WI average household

Where every dollar goes

Only the first line is a mortgage payment. Change any assumption above and every figure below recalculates.

Principal & interest30-year fixed, $204,800 borrowed $1,396
Property tax1.181% effective rate for Lannon itself $252
Homeowners insuranceWisconsin averages $780/yr (NAIC), or 0.309% of home value $66
Electricity19.41¢/kWh, Wisconsin residential average, EIA $125
Water, sewer & trashUS household average $68
Maintenance reserve1% of home value per year $213
Total monthly $2,120

Lannon against Waukesha County and Wisconsin

MeasureLannonWaukesha County
Median home value$255,900$373,600
Median property tax$3,021$4,525
Effective tax rate1.181%1.211%
Median gross rent—$1,300
Population1,475409,040

The weather behind that power bill

Lannon sits in Waukesha County, which averages a high of 81.4°F in its hottest month and a low of 11.6°F in its coldest, with 35.95" of precipitation a year and 36% of it in a single three-month stretch. That climate drives 559 cooling and 7,247 heating degree days, which is what sets the $125 electricity line above.

See the full climate breakdown for Waukesha County , month by month temperatures, rainy season timing, snowfall and heating and cooling costs.

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These are Lannon averages. What one specific house costs to own, or what it would sell for today, depends on the street and the condition of the place. We will connect you with one licensed local agent who works Lannon every week. Free, no obligation, and we never sell your details to a list.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to own a home in Lannon?

A $256,000 home in Lannon, Wisconsin costs approximately $2,120 per month with 20% down at 7.24%. That is $1,396 principal and interest, $252 property tax, $66 homeowners insurance, $193 utilities and $213 set aside for maintenance.

What is the property tax rate in Lannon?

Lannon has an effective property tax rate of 1.181%, based on a median home value of $255,900 and median real estate taxes of $3,021. That is lower than the Waukesha County average of 1.211%.

What is the average home price in Lannon?

The median owner-occupied home value in Lannon, Wisconsin is $255,900, against $373,600 across Waukesha County.

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lannon?

Rent data is not published for Lannon at this level of detail.

What salary do you need to buy a home in Lannon?

Using the standard 28% rule, housing costs at no more than 28% of gross income, buying the median home in Lannon, Wisconsin at today's rate takes a household income of roughly $91,000 a year. That covers the full $2,120 monthly cost, not just the mortgage payment.

Sources & methodology

  • Median home value, real estate taxes, gross rent and population for Lannon, US Census Bureau, American Community Survey ACS 2023 5-Year, place-level tables.
  • Homeowners insurance, NAIC average premium for Wisconsin.
  • Electricity price, EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A.
  • Mortgage rate, Freddie Mac PMMS, refreshed weekly.
  • Maintenance (1%/yr) and water and sewer ($68/mo) are national estimates. Every assumption above is editable.

Full methodology