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About
Life in Cedarburg
Cedarburg is a community of 12,317 people in Wisconsin. The median household income is $84,896, median rent runs about $1,116 per month, and median home values are around $422,000. Unemployment is low at 2.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Cedarburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Foreign-Born
4.8%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
+6.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Cedarburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cedarburg, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (15.7%), and 1.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.9%
of residents
65 and Older
19.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.6%
of households
Married Couples
51.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.28
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for WI
Rent, home values, and income in Cedarburg
In Cedarburg, home values are 58% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,787
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $566,873 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below WI average
Unemployment in Cedarburg and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Ozaukee County, which includes Cedarburg, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Cedarburg: Ozaukee County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Ozaukee County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Cedarburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area
Commute22.4 min avg
How Cedarburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cedarburg, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 91 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 63% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cedarburg runs 63% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
121
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
340.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cedarburg Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
50.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ozaukee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ozaukee County, which includes Cedarburg, the most common type is winter weather, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Winter Weather | $506,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | Winter Weather | $34,000 |
| 2023 | 11 | Winter Storm | $18,000 |
| 2022 | 18 | Winter Weather | $58,000 |
| 2021 | 14 | Winter Weather | $14,000 |
| 2020 | 14 | Winter Weather | $98,500 |
| 2019 | 24 | Winter Weather | $38,000 |
| 2018 | 23 | Winter Weather | $875,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ozaukee County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ozaukee County, which includes Cedarburg, is typically good — 277 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
277
per year
Moderate Days
73
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Ozaukee County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cedarburg has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
54°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.5"
Annual Snowfall
54.3"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
134
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 17°F | 1.58" |
| Feb | 33°F | 19°F | 1.73" |
| Mar | 43°F | 26°F | 2.07" |
| Apr | 54°F | 36°F | 3.94" |
| May | 66°F | 46°F | 3.99" |
| Jun | 76°F | 56°F | 4.50" |
| Jul | 81°F | 62°F | 3.61" |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.77" |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.18" |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 2.98" |
| Nov | 46°F | 31°F | 2.15" |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 2.01" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cedarburg
Uninsured
3.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Cedarburg's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Aurora Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Grafton
Ascension Wisconsin Hosp Menomonee Falls Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · Menomonee Falls
St Josephs Community Hospital West Bend
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.1 mi away · West Bend
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cedarburg
Cedarburg's student/teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 57.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Cedarburg (within 15 miles)
Concordia University-Wisconsin
4.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,197 students · in-state tuition $36,530 · 58% graduate · median earnings $61,992 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 92 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cedarburg
Cedarburg has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (92 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cedarburg
Cedarburg Public Library
W63n589 Hanover Ave., Cedarburg
Cities Near Cedarburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Cedarburg FAQ
Is Cedarburg, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Cedarburg's median rent is $1,116/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $84,896/year. Median home value is $422,000.
Is Cedarburg, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Cedarburg's violent crime rate was 121 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 340 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cedarburg, Wisconsin?⌄
Ozaukee County, which includes Cedarburg, has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cedarburg, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Cedarburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,116/month and median household income is $84,896/year. The median home value is $422,000. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cedarburg, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Cedarburg is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from