Living in Muskego, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Muskego · Census data 2020–2024
Muskego has 25,406 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $112,221 (45% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $417,400, the median rent is $1,313/month.
Muskego at a glance
- Population
- 25,406
- Median age
- 46.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $112,221State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $417,400State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,313/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Muskego a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 57% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Muskego
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Muskego the median home value is $417,400, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month, which is 34.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,152 a month in housing costs.
Muskego median household income
The median household income in Muskego is $112,221 and the income per person is $55,153. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Muskego: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,548
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.45
Muskego demographics
- Population
- 25,406
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 10,267
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Muskego ›
Education in Muskego
45.6% of adults 25 and older in Muskego have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 15.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Muskego
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Muskego vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskego | 25,406 | $112,221 | $417,400 | $1,313 |
| Wind Lake | 4,836 | $102,855 | $386,100 | $1,169 |
| Big Bend | 1,291 | $134,615 | $323,500 | $1,125 |
| Tichigan | 5,052 | $126,933 | $445,800 | $1,201 |
| Franklin | 35,886 | $106,894 | $364,200 | $1,458 |
| Hales Corners | 7,689 | $87,740 | $309,800 | $1,335 |
| Vernon | 7,481 | $120,000 | $434,700 | $1,125 |
| New Berlin | 40,270 | $101,091 | $365,700 | $1,426 |
| Raymond | 3,945 | $109,464 | $389,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Muskego, WI?
The median household income in Muskego is $112,221, 45% 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 Muskego?
The median home value in Muskego is $417,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Muskego?
The median gross rent in Muskego is $1,313 per month, about 34.5% of household income.
Is Muskego, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 57% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in Muskego?
The median age in Muskego is 46.3 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Muskego?
The average commute to work in Muskego is 23 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Muskego?
The unemployment rate in Muskego is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Muskego?
45.6% of adults in Muskego 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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