Menomonee Falls

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Overview

Menomonee Falls ranks #2 of 20 cities in Wisconsin, earning a A+ grade with a composite score of 64.1/100. The city stands out in Safety (95/100) and Fiscal Health (74/100), placing it among the state’s strongest performers across the metrics we track.

Income & Employment in Menomonee Falls

Menomonee Falls’s median household income of $98,460 is 36% above the Wisconsin median of $72,458, and its 2.6% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 3%. That economic strength is drawing residents — the population grew 1.6% recently.

Safety in Menomonee Falls

Menomonee Falls’s violent crime rate of 98.6 per 100,000 is well below both the Wisconsin rate of 295 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 775.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Menomonee Falls

The median home value is $341,600. Median monthly rent is $1,257. Renters spend 15.3% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Menomonee Falls

The adult obesity rate in Menomonee Falls is 33.4% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.7%. Residents average 13 poor mental health days per month. Wisconsin ranks #25 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Menomonee Falls

Menomonee Falls’s high school graduation rate of 97.1% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. Per-pupil spending is $13,024. The city has 8 public schools serving 4,682 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Menomonee Falls

The annual average temperature in Menomonee Falls is 51.4°F. Summers average 70.7°F. Winters average 33°F. Annual precipitation is 40.2 inches. The average commute of 17.9 minutes is notably short.

Frequently Asked Questions