At a Glance
Median Income
$116,361
$55,457 per capita
Home Value
$390,900
Zillow: $530,269
Median Rent
$1,292/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.0%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
10.6% smoking rate
How Muskego Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Muskego's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Muskego a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Muskego residents earn a median household income of $116,361 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,457. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% 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 Muskego is $390,900 , 39% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $530,269. Median rent is $1,292/month, with 24.0% 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 1987.
Education
45.0% of adults in Muskego hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Muskego has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population25,156
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density796/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,361
Per Capita$55,457
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$390,900
Rent$1,292
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$530,269
Housing Units10,197
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation772 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.0%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Muskego was founded in 1964.
The median home in Muskego was built in 1987.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.