Cedarburg, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Cedarburg is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 12,317. Residents earn $82,110 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
12,317 Population 2,503/sq mi density
$82,110 Median Income $54,649 per capita
$386,400 Home Value $530,809 Zillow
$1,057 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,110 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$386,400 home value, $1,057/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,110
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $386,400
37% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.3%
67% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,057
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.9%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.8%
85% lower than US avg

How Cedarburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,317
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density2,503/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,110
Per Capita$54,649
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$7,073M
Commute23 min

Housing

A
Home Value$386,400
Rent$1,057
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$530,809

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property905/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary9/100K

Health

Obesity29.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation792 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.3%
High School+98.3%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute23 min
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Is Cedarburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cedarburg receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Cedarburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cedarburg is $82,110, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cedarburg is $386,400, 37% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,057 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Cedarburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 905 per 100,000, 54% below the national average.

Education

Cedarburg is a highly educated community — 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Cedarburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Cedarburg has a population of 12,317 with a density of 2,503 people per square mile. The median age is 42.1 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.2%).

Population

12,317
Total Population
2,503
People / sq mi
42.1yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
4.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Cedarburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.5%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.5%
66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cedarburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cedarburg is $82,110, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Cedarburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,110
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,649
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
IRS Avg AGI$138,207

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.8%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,167
County GDP$7,073M

Business (County)

Restaurants233
Healthcare389
Retail307
Manufacturing179

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,433
141% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Work from Home15.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Cedarburg is $386,400, 37% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,057 (9% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $530,809.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$386,400
37% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$530,809
Median List Price$475,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$475,000
$/Sq Ft$230
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio104.0%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,057
9% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,433
141% above US avg
Effective Rate2.18%
In Cedarburg, 29.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.9% report depression. 19.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cedarburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.9%
7% below US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure24.0%
Asthma10.5%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.4%
Physical Inactivity19.4%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress15.0%
Physical Distress10.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate77.0%
Premature Death4,855/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access96.1%
Healthcare Facilities389
Cedarburg has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 905 per 100,000 (54% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Cedarburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property904.9/100K
54% below US avg
Burglary8.7/100K
Theft861.4/100K
Vehicle Theft34.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Cedarburg has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.5 inches
7% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation792 ft (241 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density2,503/sq mi
Coordinates43.2999°N, 87.9884°W
County FIPS55089
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 56.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.6%
D 44.1%

Winner: Republican by 10.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.3%
67% above US avg
High School+98.3%
School Test Score5.81
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,503/sq mi
Total Area4.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities389
Restaurants233
Retail Stores307

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Work from Home15.9%

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