Wisconsin
Mukwonago is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 8,411. Residents earn $96,096 per year, which is 28% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mukwonago receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Mukwonago offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mukwonago is $96,096, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Mukwonago is $335,900, 19% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,097 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Mukwonago is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 40 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,458 per 100,000, 25% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Mukwonago experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,096 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,894 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,712 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,401 |
| County GDP | $6,423M |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Healthcare | 234 |
| Retail | 366 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.53% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.3% |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |
| Census Median | $335,900 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $471,455 |
| Median List Price | $539,900 |
| Median List Price | $539,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $253 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% |
| Price Drops | 11.5% |
| Inventory | 26 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,097 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.8% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.53% |
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,248/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Total Violent | 39.9/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 13.3/100K |
| Assault | 26.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,457.8/100K |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 318.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,125.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 13.3/100K |
| Arson | 13.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.4 inches |
| 4% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,047/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8530°N, 88.3206°W |
| County FIPS | 55127 |
Winner: Republican by 22.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,047/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.0% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Retail Stores | 366 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.3% |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |