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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.
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.
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.
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.
The streets of Muskego are considered safe by both national and state standards.
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.
In Muskego, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Muskego strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Muskego to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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