At a Glance
Median Income
$96,096
$48,894 per capita
Home Value
$335,900
Zillow: $471,455
Median Rent
$1,097/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
1,093/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Mukwonago Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mukwonago's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mukwonago a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mukwonago residents earn a median household income of $96,096 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,894. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mukwonago is $335,900 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $471,455. Median rent is $1,097/month, with 24.8% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Mukwonago reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,093/100K. The murder rate is 12.3/100K.
Education
37.8% of adults in Mukwonago hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mukwonago has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population8,411
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,047/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,096
Per Capita$48,894
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$335,900
Rent$1,097
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$471,455
Housing Units3,384
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property1,093/100K
Murder12.3/100K
Assault12/100K
Burglary25/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation807 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.8%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Mukwonago was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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