At a Glance
Median Income
$82,110
$54,649 per capita
Home Value
$386,400
Zillow: $566,235
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
47/100K
395/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.3%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
10.1% smoking rate
How Cedarburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cedarburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cedarburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cedarburg residents earn a median household income of $82,110 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,649. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,167 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cedarburg is $386,400 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $566,235. Median rent is $1,057/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Cedarburg reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 395/100K.
Education
56.3% of adults in Cedarburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population12,317
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density2,503/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,110
Per Capita$54,649
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$7,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A
Home Value$386,400
Rent$1,057
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$566,235
Housing Units5,390
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent47/100K
Property395/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation792 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.3%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Cedarburg was founded in 1843.
The median home in Cedarburg was built in 1976.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.