What are the schools like in Muskego, WI?

Muskego is served primarily by Muskego-Norway School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.

What is the median household income in Muskego?

The median household income in Muskego, WI is $112,537 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Muskego, WI?

Muskego has an average high temperature of 29.8°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Muskego, WI affordable or expensive?

Muskego's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Muskego is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $371,100 and the median rent is $1,271 per month.

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

Muskego has a violent crime rate of 11.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1532.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Muskego, WI a Good Place to Live?

Muskego is a small city of 25,073 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $112,537 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Muskego 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 Muskego is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Muskego 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

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

Metric	Muskego, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$371,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,271	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$112,537	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Muskego's violent crime rate is 11.8 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

11.8 /100k

Property Crime

1532.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Muskego is served primarily by Muskego-Norway School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Muskego, WI	National Avg
School District	Muskego-Norway School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Muskego sees average highs of 29.8°F in January and 82.8°F in July, with 35.9 inches of annual precipitation and 36.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Muskego, WI
Average High — January	29.8°F
Average High — July	82.8°F
Annual Precipitation	35.9"
Annual Snowfall	36.9"

Demographics

Metric	Muskego, WI	National Avg
Population	25,073	—
Median Age	46.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	21.1%	22.2%
65 and over	18.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Muskego

Muskego, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53150

Muskego vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muskego, WI affordable or expensive?

Muskego's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Muskego roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $371,100 and median rent is $1,271/month.

What is the crime rate in Muskego, WI?

Muskego's violent crime rate is 11.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1532.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Muskego?

Public schools in Muskego are operated by Muskego-Norway School District. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 42.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Muskego, WI a good place to live?

Muskego, WI has a population of 25,073, a median household income of $112,537, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Muskego?

Muskego averages 29.8°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.9 inches with about 36.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Muskego?

Muskego, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53150.

What is the population of Muskego?

The population of Muskego, Wisconsin is 25,073 with a median age of 46.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Muskego?

Key numbers for living in Muskego: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $371,100, median household income $112,537, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Muskego side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.