The Town FilesMuskego, Wisconsin
City in Waukesha County · population 25,032 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $417,400
- Household income
- $112,221
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 46.3
Muskego is a city of 25,032 people in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $417,400, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more upscale than 96% of Wisconsin towns, more of a college town than 91% of Wisconsin towns, better for families than 89% of Wisconsin towns.
How Muskego 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 Muskego is worth $417,400, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $112,221, which is more affordable than 23% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,313 a month. 84.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Muskego | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $417,400 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,313 | $951 |
| Median household income | $112,221 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 84.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Muskego
| People | Muskego | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.0% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 17.1% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 22.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.3% | 89.1% |
Weather in Muskego
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 12.2°F. About 38.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.2 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 159 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Muskego since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 5, 1977 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 70 times; the largest was 3.00 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 Muskego itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Muskego
5 public schools with 4,350 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskego High | 9-12 | 1,651 | 17.4 |
| Bay Lane Elementary | PK-4 | 904 | 14.6 |
| Lake Denoon Middle | 5-8 | 687 | 14.3 |
| Muskego Lakes Middle | 5-8 | 680 | 13.9 |
| Mill Valley Elementary | PK-4 | 428 | 12.6 |
Towns near Muskego
- Wind Lake, WI3.2 mi · 5,355 people · home $386,100
- Norway, WI5.2 mi · 7,916 people · home $412,700
- Tichigan, WI5.6 mi · 5,277 people · home $445,800
- Franklin, WI6.3 mi · 36,816 people · home $364,200
- Hales Corners, WI6.5 mi · 7,720 people · home $309,800
- New Berlin, WI7.0 mi · 40,451 people · home $365,700
- Waterford, WI7.9 mi · 6,514 people · home $424,300
- Raymond, WI8.0 mi · 3,926 people · home $389,700
Muskego questions
Is Muskego, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Muskego scores better for retirees than 69% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 14%. 20.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.3).
How much does a house cost in Muskego?
The median owner-occupied home in Muskego is valued at $417,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $112,221, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,313 a month.
What is the weather like in Muskego?
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.4 inches of precipitation a year and 44.2 inches of snow.
Does Muskego get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Muskego since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 5, 1977. 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)