Living in Mukwonago, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mukwonago · Census data 2020–2024
Mukwonago has 8,415 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $98,273 (27% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $366,200, the median rent is $1,142/month.
Mukwonago at a glance
- Population
- 8,415
- Median age
- 39.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $98,273State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $366,200State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,142/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 73%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Mukwonago a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mukwonago
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mukwonago the median home value is $366,200, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,142 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,051 a month in housing costs.
Mukwonago median household income
The median household income in Mukwonago is $98,273 and the income per person is $51,967. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Mukwonago: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,418
- Owner-occupied
- 73%
- Renter-occupied
- 27%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.51
Mukwonago demographics
- Population
- 8,415
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 3,331
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mukwonago ›
Education in Mukwonago
37.4% of adults 25 and older in Mukwonago have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mukwonago
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Mukwonago vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mukwonago | 8,415 | $98,273 | $366,200 | $1,142 |
| Potter Lake | 807 | $94,750 | $309,600 | — |
| Vernon | 7,481 | $120,000 | $434,700 | $1,125 |
| East Troy | 4,978 | $79,669 | $299,600 | $1,436 |
| Big Bend | 1,291 | $134,615 | $323,500 | $1,125 |
| Tichigan | 5,052 | $126,933 | $445,800 | $1,201 |
| North Prairie | 2,385 | $152,798 | $424,100 | $1,304 |
| Eagle | 2,054 | $112,083 | $331,900 | $877 |
| Waterford | 5,692 | $82,404 | $329,800 | $1,374 |
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What is the median household income in Mukwonago, WI?
The median household income in Mukwonago is $98,273, 27% 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 Mukwonago?
The median home value in Mukwonago is $366,200, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Mukwonago?
The median gross rent in Mukwonago is $1,142 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Mukwonago, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
What is the median age in Mukwonago?
The median age in Mukwonago is 39.4 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Mukwonago?
The average commute to work in Mukwonago is 22 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mukwonago?
The unemployment rate in Mukwonago is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mukwonago?
37.4% of adults in Mukwonago 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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