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Muskego.
About
Life in Muskego
Muskego offers a fairly comfortable suburban lifestyle if you're working in or around Milwaukee and want good schools and family-friendly stability. The three lakes scattered throughout town do provide genuine appeal for boating, fishing, and water sports—Little Muskego Lake in particular has active summer programs like the Muskego Waterbugs ski shows—but be realistic: these aren't destination lakes, and shoreline living here means dealing with typical Wisconsin shallow-lake ecology. Housing costs are substantial at a median home value around $417,000, though the median household income of $112,221 suggests this is a relatively affluent area where homeownership is achievable for professional families.
Muskego at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Foreign-Born
4.0%
Broadband Internet
94.3%
of households
Population Growth
+2.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Muskego: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Muskego, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (28.2%), and 2.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.1%
of residents
65 and Older
20.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.4%
of households
Married Couples
62.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
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 Muskego
In Muskego, rent runs 21% above the WI average, and home values are 57% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,573
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $526,507 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below WI average
Unemployment in Muskego and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Muskego is 0.5 percentage points lower than the WI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Muskego 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
Commute22.9 min avg
How Muskego residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Muskego, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 65 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 81% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Muskego runs 81% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
61.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
694.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Muskego 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 Muskego, 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 Muskego, 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, 15°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Muskego has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 15°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/15°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.9"
Annual Snowfall
52.3"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
159
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 12°F | 1.80" |
| Feb | 33°F | 15°F | 1.87" |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.07" |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 4.10" |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 4.28" |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 5.63" |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 3.75" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.79" |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.77" |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 3.01" |
| Nov | 47°F | 29°F | 2.28" |
| Dec | 35°F | 18°F | 2.09" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Muskego
Uninsured
2.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Muskego's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Froedtert Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · New Berlin
Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 9.1 mi away · Franklin
West Allis Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · West Allis
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.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Muskego
Muskego's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 45.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Muskego (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,660 students · in-state tuition $53,270 · 81% graduate · median earnings $83,810 (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)
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
11.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 1,037 students · in-state tuition $20,497 · 37% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 943 students · in-state tuition $37,360 · 63% graduate · median earnings $68,940 (10 yrs after entry)
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
15 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 837 students · in-state tuition $45,218 · 60% graduate · median earnings $47,843 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 631 students · in-state tuition $35,112 · 59% graduate · median earnings $59,707 (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: Pullman National Historical Park, 87 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Muskego
Muskego has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (87 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Muskego
Muskego Public Library
S73 W16663 Janesville Rd., Muskego
Cities Near Muskego
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Muskego?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Muskego FAQ
Is Muskego, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Muskego's median rent is $1,313/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $112,221/year. Median home value is $417,400.
Is Muskego, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Muskego's violent crime rate was 62 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 694 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Muskego, Wisconsin?⌄
Muskego has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Muskego, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Muskego is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,313/month and median household income is $112,221/year. The median home value is $417,400. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Muskego, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Muskego is 23 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