Living in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Menomonee Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Menomonee Falls has 39,539 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $100,238 (29% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $368,000, the median rent is $1,313/month.
Menomonee Falls at a glance
- Population
- 39,539
- Median age
- 42.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $100,238State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $368,000State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,313/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Menomonee Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 38% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Menomonee Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Menomonee Falls the median home value is $368,000, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,102 a month in housing costs.
Menomonee Falls median household income
The median household income in Menomonee Falls is $100,238 and the income per person is $55,472. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Menomonee Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,160
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.41
Menomonee Falls demographics
- Population
- 39,539
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 16,387
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Menomonee Falls ›
Education in Menomonee Falls
48.2% of adults 25 and older in Menomonee Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 16.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Menomonee Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Menomonee Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonee Falls | 39,539 | $100,238 | $368,000 | $1,313 |
| Lannon | 1,482 | $83,889 | $260,000 | $773 |
| Butler | 1,859 | $60,000 | $244,700 | $890 |
| Germantown | 20,962 | $100,231 | $373,600 | $1,355 |
| Sussex | 12,066 | $119,041 | $430,600 | $1,369 |
| Mequon | 25,270 | $144,051 | $501,600 | $2,157 |
| Lisbon | 10,736 | $123,720 | $414,500 | $1,371 |
| Brookfield | 41,273 | $129,548 | $443,900 | $1,886 |
| Brown Deer | 12,564 | $93,974 | $239,300 | $1,183 |
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What is the median household income in Menomonee Falls, WI?
The median household income in Menomonee Falls is $100,238, 29% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Menomonee Falls?
The median home value in Menomonee Falls is $368,000, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Menomonee Falls?
The median gross rent in Menomonee Falls is $1,313 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Menomonee Falls, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 38% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Menomonee Falls?
The median age in Menomonee Falls is 42.4 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Menomonee Falls?
The average commute to work in Menomonee Falls is 21 minutes; 17.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Menomonee Falls?
The unemployment rate in Menomonee Falls is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Menomonee Falls?
48.2% of adults in Menomonee Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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