City profile · Wisconsin · Census ACS 2023

Mukwonago, WI

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Mukwonago - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

8,411
Residents
$96,096
Median income
$335,900
Median home
$1,338
Median rent (state)

Mukwonago - the verdict

Nationally, Mukwonago sits in the 75th percentile for household income and the 53rd percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

75th
percentile, household income
70th
percentile, home value
49th
percentile, median rent
53rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Mukwonago, WI

Wisconsin's Mukwonago is a small town, with 8,411 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Mukwonago households earn a median of $96,096 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 0.8%. Home values in Mukwonago run a median of $335,900, and the median resident age is 39.0 years. About 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 72.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 56 residential building permits were authorized in Mukwonago (Building Boom), up 167% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Mukwonago reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 1272.1 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Wisconsin run below the national norm: the state registers 94.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,338 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Wisconsin's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 88.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

8,411 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Wisconsin

Median Household Income

$96,096 /yr

Poverty 0.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

94.1 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Wisconsin average

How does Mukwonago compare to other US cities?

Where Mukwonago sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 75% higher than other cities
Home value 70% pricier than other cities
Median rent 49% pricier than other cities
Safety 53% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Wisconsin, Mukwonago ranks #130 of 202 Wisconsin cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Mukwonago against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Wisconsin only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Wisconsin-relative analysis

Median Home Value is Mukwonago's strongest outlier among Wisconsin cities

Among the 754 Wisconsin cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Mukwonago ranks #79 - the 90th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Mukwonago only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#100 of 753
87th percentile in Wisconsin
Median Gross Rent
#56 of 761
82nd percentile in Wisconsin
Median Home Value
#79 of 754
90th percentile in Wisconsin
Poverty Rate
#658 of 761
13th percentile in Wisconsin
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#122 of 761
84th percentile in Wisconsin

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Wisconsin only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

75thIncome percentile
53rdSafety percentile

75th percentile nationally for median household income · 53rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Mukwonago's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Mukwonago's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 56 Avg. percentile National median
Mukwonago's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Mukwonago's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$335,900 30th percentile more affordable than 30% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Mukwonago $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Mukwonago, WI Mukwonago, WI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Mukwonago, WI-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Mukwonago, WI median $96,096/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Mukwonago, WI's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Mukwonago, WI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 37.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 72.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
8,411
Median Income
$96,096
Median Home Value
$335,900
Median Age
39.0
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Labor force participation
72.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1272.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
105.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1167.1
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
8
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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8,200 residents8,300 residents8,400 residents8,500 residents8,600 residents 202020212022202320242025 8,305 residents 8,544 residents ▲ +2.9%
Mukwonago's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
56
housing units authorized
Single-Family
20
detached homes
Multifamily
36
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
6.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 21
2020 55
2021 52
2022 29
2023 20
2024 56

Permit volume increased 167% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
81.1%
Carpool
3.2%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
0.7%
Work from Home
13.3%
Other
1.4%

Based on 4,658 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Wisconsin - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Wisconsin state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Wisconsin state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Mukwonago sits in

Cost of Living Index
94.1
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,338/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
88.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Wisconsin

Kronenwetter
8,420 people
Lake Geneva
8,443 people
Delavan
8,531 people
Rhinelander
8,248 people
Somers
8,245 people
Monona
8,604 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Mukwonago's 8,411 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Miles City, MT
8,412 people
Dumbarton, VA
8,407 people
Mont Belvieu, TX
8,416 people
Pleasant Hills, PA
8,418 people
Guadalupe, CA
8,422 people
Whitefish, MT
8,422 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Mukwonago's $96,096 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Hickory Corners, MI
$96,105 median income
Glen Allen, VA
$96,085 median income
Rio Linda, CA
$96,083 median income
Hoschton, GA
$96,081 median income
Rickardsville, IA
$96,111 median income
Makawao, HI
$96,116 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Mukwonago, WI Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Mukwonago, WI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 88.0% 6.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7.3% White 88.0% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 3.8% American Indian 0.4% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.1% Two or more races 6.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Mukwonago compares to nearby Wisconsin cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Mukwonago (this city) 8,411 $96,096
Kronenwetter 8,420 $107,268
Lake Geneva 8,443 $73,199
Delavan 8,531 $71,121
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WI FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Mukwonago, WI?

What is the population of Mukwonago, WI? +

Mukwonago, WI counts 8,411 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Mukwonago, WI? +

In Mukwonago, the typical household earns $96,096 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Mukwonago? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Mukwonago; the closest available measure is the Wisconsin state average, a cost of living index of 94.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Wisconsin vary by metro area.

Is Mukwonago, WI safe? +

Mukwonago has a total crime rate of 1272.1 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Mukwonago, WI? +

A typical home in Mukwonago is worth $335,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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