What are the schools like in Cedarburg, WI?

Cedarburg is served primarily by Cedarburg School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What is the median household income in Cedarburg?

The median household income in Cedarburg, WI is $79,610 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Cedarburg, WI?

Cedarburg has an average high temperature of 30.0°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 54.3 inches.

Cedarburg, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cedarburg, WI affordable or expensive?

Cedarburg's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cedarburg is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $372,500 and the median rent is $1,018 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cedarburg, WI?

Cedarburg has a violent crime rate of 47.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 395.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cedarburg, WI a Good Place to Live?

Cedarburg is a small city of 12,213 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $79,610 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Cedarburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cedarburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cedarburg city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.5

Cedarburg's overall cost of living index is 95.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cedarburg costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cedarburg, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$372,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,018	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,610	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cedarburg's violent crime rate is 47.4 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

47.4 /100k

Property Crime

395.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cedarburg is served primarily by Cedarburg School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cedarburg, WI	National Avg
School District	Cedarburg School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	54.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cedarburg sees average highs of 30.0°F in January and 81.1°F in July, with 35.5 inches of annual precipitation and 54.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cedarburg, WI
Average High — January	30.0°F
Average High — July	81.1°F
Annual Precipitation	35.5"
Annual Snowfall	54.3"

Demographics

Metric	Cedarburg, WI	National Avg
Population	12,213	—
Median Age	43.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	20.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Grafton, WI 3 mi Thiensville, WI 4 mi Mequon, WI 6 mi Saukville, WI 7 mi Port Washington, WI 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Cedarburg

Cedarburg, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53012

Cedarburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedarburg, WI affordable or expensive?

Cedarburg's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cedarburg roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $372,500 and median rent is $1,018/month.

What is the crime rate in Cedarburg, WI?

Cedarburg's violent crime rate is 47.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 395.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cedarburg?

Public schools in Cedarburg are operated by Cedarburg School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 54.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cedarburg, WI a good place to live?

Cedarburg, WI has a population of 12,213, a median household income of $79,610, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cedarburg?

Cedarburg averages 30.0°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.5 inches with about 54.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cedarburg?

Cedarburg, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53012.

What is the population of Cedarburg?

The population of Cedarburg, Wisconsin is 12,213 with a median age of 43.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cedarburg?

Key numbers for living in Cedarburg: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $372,500, median household income $79,610, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cedarburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.