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Muskego, WI
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Living in Muskego



Muskego is a medium-sized city located in the state of Wisconsin. With a population of 25,150 people and five associated neighborhoods, Muskego is the 35th largest community in Wisconsin.

Muskego real estate is some of the most expensive in Wisconsin, although Muskego house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that Muskego has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 14.62% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Muskego is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Muskego’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

As is often the case in a small city, Muskego doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The education level of Muskego ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Muskego, 42.64% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

The per capita income in Muskego in 2022 was $53,731, which is wealthy relative to Wisconsin and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $214,924 for a family of four.

The people who call Muskego home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Muskego residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Muskego include German, Polish, Irish, Italian, and English.

The most common language spoken in Muskego is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.