Muskego, Wisconsin
Among the top 14% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 32% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 46% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 53% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 47% of US places
- top 6% for airport distance
- top 7% for sales tax
- bottom 5% for air quality
Muskego is a mid-size city in Wisconsin with about 25,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, sales tax, and comfortable days. It rates lower on sunny days and air quality.
Official websitecityofmuskego.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.1 in1.8 in
humid 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$113k89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 68% of US places
Home Value$371k84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 24% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 19% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.23%better than 37% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.54%better than 23% of US places
Unemployment3.5%better than 54% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.9 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall36.9 inbetter than 25% of US places
Sunny Days184 daysbetter than 12% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 65% of US places
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 84% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk50.7better than 70% of US places
Air Quality55 AQIbetter than 5% of US places
School Quality47.1better than 29% of US places
Violent Crime138/100kbetter than 83% of US places
Property Crime476/100kbetter than 71% of US places
Community
Population25,07394th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age46.169th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0565th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.3%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.9%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.2%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.9%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 59% of US places
Walkability7.2/20better than 63% of US places
Airport Distance13 mibetter than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access94.4%better than 81% of US places
Amenities Nearby21.54better than 22% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 47% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Muskego an affordable place to live?
- Muskego is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 68% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Muskego?
- The median home value in Muskego is $371k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Muskego?
- Median household income in Muskego is $113k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Muskego?
- Median gross rent in Muskego is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Muskego safe?
- Muskego is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 138/100k (better than 83%). Property crime is 476/100k.
- What is the weather like in Muskego?
- Muskego averages 73°F in July and 24°F in January, with 35.9 in of annual precipitation and about 184 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Muskego?
- Public-school quality in Muskego is below average, scoring better than 29% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Muskego?
- The average one-way commute in Muskego is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)