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About
Life in Menomonee Falls
If you're considering Menomonee Falls, understand that you're moving to a solid Milwaukee suburb with genuine economic stability—Kohl's headquarters anchors a diverse job market in manufacturing, healthcare, and management services, keeping unemployment at a healthy 3.0%. The median household income sits at $100,238, and home values around $368,000 reflect a stable, if pricey, real estate market where nearly 55% of households are married couples, many raising families. That said, this is suburban living through and through: you'll need a car for daily life, and while there's a 150-acre golf course and proximity to the Ice Age Trail for outdoor recreation, the character is decidedly family-oriented and conventional rather than urban or quirky.
Menomonee Falls at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Foreign-Born
6.5%
Broadband Internet
89.9%
of households
Population Growth
+7.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Menomonee Falls: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Menomonee Falls, the largest foreign-born group is from India (34.7%), and 2.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.7%
of residents
65 and Older
21.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.3%
of households
Married Couples
54.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
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 21% above WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Menomonee Falls
In Menomonee Falls, rent runs 21% above the WI average, and home values are 38% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,261
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $436,717 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI
Unemployment in Menomonee Falls and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Menomonee Falls is close to the WI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Menomonee Falls 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
Commute20.8 min avg
How Menomonee Falls residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Menomonee Falls, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 84 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 73% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Menomonee Falls runs 73% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
89.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
446.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Menomonee Falls Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Waukesha County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Waukesha County, which includes Menomonee Falls, the most common type is winter weather, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Winter Weather | $99.0M |
| 2024 | 22 | Winter Weather | $193,500 |
| 2023 | 19 | Winter Storm | $37,500 |
| 2022 | 30 | Winter Weather | $125,500 |
| 2021 | 17 | Winter Weather | $169,500 |
| 2020 | 23 | Winter Weather | $67,000 |
| 2019 | 29 | Winter Weather | $2.6M |
| 2018 | 29 | Winter Weather | $55,000 |
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
Waukesha County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Waukesha County, which includes Menomonee Falls, is typically good — 242 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
242
per year
Moderate Days
113
per year
Unhealthy Days
3
per year
Waukesha County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 14°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Menomonee Falls has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 14°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
31°/14°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.9"
Annual Snowfall
54.3"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
154
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 11°F | 1.74" |
| Feb | 32°F | 13°F | 1.85" |
| Mar | 43°F | 23°F | 2.13" |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 3.85" |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 4.13" |
| Jun | 79°F | 54°F | 4.65" |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 4.18" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.69" |
| Sep | 73°F | 51°F | 3.30" |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 2.93" |
| Nov | 45°F | 28°F | 2.25" |
| Dec | 33°F | 18°F | 2.10" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Menomonee Falls
Menomonee Falls has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
2.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Community Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Ascension Wisconsin Hosp Menomonee Falls Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · Milwaukee
Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9 mi away · Milwaukee
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric · 9.1 mi away · Wauwatosa
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.
Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Menomonee Falls
Menomonee Falls's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 48.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Menomonee Falls (within 15 miles)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
13.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 16,758 students · in-state tuition $10,916 · 56% graduate · median earnings $59,268 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,660 students · in-state tuition $53,270 · 81% graduate · median earnings $83,810 (10 yrs after entry)
Milwaukee School of Engineering
13 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,654 students · in-state tuition $52,228 · 73% graduate · median earnings $92,761 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,523 students · in-state tuition $40,680 · 67% graduate · median earnings $64,501 (10 yrs after entry)
Concordia University-Wisconsin
12.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,197 students · in-state tuition $36,530 · 58% graduate · median earnings $61,992 (10 yrs after entry)
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
8.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 1,037 students · in-state tuition $20,497 · 37% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (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, 93 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Menomonee Falls
Menomonee Falls has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (93 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Menomonee Falls
Menomonee Falls Public Library
W156n8436 Pilgrim Rd., Menomonee Falls
Cities Near Menomonee Falls
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Menomonee Falls?
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Menomonee Falls FAQ
Is Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Menomonee Falls's median rent is $1,313/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $100,238/year. Median home value is $368,000.
Is Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Menomonee Falls's violent crime rate was 90 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 446 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin?⌄
Menomonee Falls has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Menomonee Falls is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,313/month and median household income is $100,238/year. The median home value is $368,000. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Menomonee Falls is 21 minutes, which is shorter than 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