The Town FilesMukwonago, Wisconsin
Village in Waukesha County · population 8,262 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $366,200
- Household income
- $98,273
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 39.4
Mukwonago is a village of 8,262 people in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $366,200, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more vibrant than 93% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 92% of Wisconsin towns, more upscale than 87% of Wisconsin towns.
How Mukwonago ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mukwonago is worth $366,200, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $98,273, which is more affordable than 23% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,142 a month. 73.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mukwonago | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $366,200 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,142 | $951 |
| Median household income | $98,273 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 73.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Mukwonago
| People | Mukwonago | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.6% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.5% | — |
| Work from home | 15.4% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 89.1% |
Weather in Mukwonago
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 11.6°F. About 36.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.9 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 154 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mukwonago since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 27, 1984 about 9.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 31 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 71 times; the largest was 3.75 inches on August 2, 2015.
Severe weather in Waukesha County since 1996
Waukesha County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2025 | Flood | DR-4892: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Waukesha County
Waukesha County had 247,891 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,989 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Mukwonago itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Mukwonago
5 public schools with 1,437 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Middle | 7-8 | 747 | 14.9 |
| Clarendon Avenue Elementary | PK-6 | 532 | 14.4 |
| District 4K | PK-PK | 121 | 60.5 |
| Norris Academy Virtual School (charter) | K-12 | 24 | 12.0 |
| Norris Academy | K-12 | 13 | 1.6 |
Towns near Mukwonago
- Mukwonago, WI3.7 mi · 7,781 people · home $447,300
- Waterford, WI5.4 mi · 6,514 people · home $424,300
- East Troy, WI5.6 mi · 3,992 people · home $369,300
- East Troy, WI6.0 mi · 4,687 people · home $299,600
- Tichigan, WI6.4 mi · 5,277 people · home $445,800
- Waterford, WI8.0 mi · 5,542 people · home $329,800
- Genesee, WI8.5 mi · 7,171 people · home $437,500
- Wind Lake, WI8.6 mi · 5,355 people · home $386,100
Mukwonago questions
Is Mukwonago, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mukwonago scores better for retirees than 39% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 9%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in Mukwonago?
The median owner-occupied home in Mukwonago is valued at $366,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $98,273, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,142 a month.
What is the weather like in Mukwonago?
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 11.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.4 inches of precipitation a year and 40.9 inches of snow.
Does Mukwonago get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mukwonago since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 27, 1984. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)