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Muskego, WI


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Muskego, Wisconsin

Muskego, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 8 miles SE of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 14 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is considered part of the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan area. Muskego has a population of 21,397.

The People and Families of Muskego

In Muskego, about 69% of adults are married. Muskego is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Muskego had a median family income of $69,722. Muskego is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Muskego finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Muskego ($3,520). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Muskego are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Muskego Housing

About 83% of housing units in Muskego are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Muskego pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Muskego, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Muskego strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMuskego Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Muskego Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Muskego People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Muskego Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Muskego Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Muskego Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Muskego College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Muskego, WI

Comparing Muskego to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men76
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use69
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work45
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Rents21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Property Taxes21
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime107

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