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Menomonee Falls, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waukesha County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
38,963 Population 1,184/sq mi density
$98,460 Median Income $55,721 per capita
$341,600 Home Value $419,239 Zillow
$1,257 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 873 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,460 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$341,600 home value, $1,257/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Menomonee Falls, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,460
31% above
$55,721 per capita
Home Value
$341,600
21% above
Zillow: $419,239
Median Rent
$1,257/mo
8% above
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
81% below
873/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.7%
45% above
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Menomonee Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Menomonee Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
131%
Home Value
121%
Rent
108%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
145%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Menomonee Falls a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Menomonee Falls residents earn a median household income of $98,460 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,721. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,577 business establishments, including 875 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Menomonee Falls is $341,600 , 21% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $419,239. Median rent is $1,257/month, with 27.7% 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 1982.

Safety & Crime

Menomonee Falls reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 873/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

48.7% of adults in Menomonee Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% above the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Menomonee Falls has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population38,963
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,184/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,460
Per Capita$55,721
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$42,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346

Housing

A+
Home Value$341,600
Rent$1,257
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$419,239
Housing Units16,585
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent74/100K
Property873/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault53/100K
Burglary87/100K

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,179/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation876 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.7%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score7.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Menomonee Falls was built in 1982.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 875 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.