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Is Menomonee Falls a Good Place to Live? Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Menomonee Falls ranks #95 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #20 of 208 small cities and #2 of 20 in Wisconsin. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (97.1%, #6 of 191) and low poverty (5.2%, #24 of 208), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Menomonee Falls by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Menomonee Falls's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Menomonee Falls?
Menomonee Falls's cost of living index is 96.9, 3% below the US level of 100 and #538 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,313/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $439,642, 29% above the typical Wisconsin home ($339,699).
| Measure | Menomonee Falls | WisconsinWI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 96.9#538 of 1,308 | 94.1 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $439,642#711 of 1,187 | $339,699 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,895/mo#649 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $368,000#708 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,313/mo#543 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 3.7x#469 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 15.7%#84 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Wisconsin is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Menomonee Falls housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Menomonee Falls is in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro.
Wisconsin housing market →Is Menomonee Falls safe?
Menomonee Falls recorded 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 73% below the US rate of 328 and 63% below Wisconsin's 240. That ranks #106 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #29 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Menomonee Falls Police Department. Property crime runs 446 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Menomonee Falls | WisconsinWI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 90#106 of 1,085 | 240 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 446#16 of 1,085 | 1,017 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Wisconsin is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Menomonee Falls?
The median household in Menomonee Falls earns $100,238, 21% above the US figure of $83,163 and 29% above Wisconsin ($77,488). Unemployment is 3% (US 4.3%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.8% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Menomonee Falls | WisconsinWI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $100,238#341 of 1,312 | $77,488 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 3%#98 of 1,058 | 3.2% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 5.2%#112 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +1.8%#117 of 1,132 | +0.3% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Wisconsin is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Menomonee Falls?
The median resident of Menomonee Falls is 42.4 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 48.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #292 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Menomonee Falls | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 42.4 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 48.2%#292 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 74% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Menomonee Falls's schools and health?
Menomonee Falls's 8 public schools graduate 97.1% of students in four years (Wisconsin 90.3%), with 15.7 students per teacher and $13,024 spent per pupil. 33.4% of adults are obese and 10.7% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Menomonee Falls | WisconsinWI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 97.1%#16 of 1,063 | 90.3% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 15.7#584 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $13,024#828 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 33.4%#644 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 10.7%#555 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 13%#66 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 5.7%#126 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Wisconsin is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 4,682 students are enrolled in Menomonee Falls's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Menomonee Falls?
The average commute in Menomonee Falls is 20.8 minutes (Wisconsin 22.7); 0.1% of workers take transit and 17.2% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Menomonee Falls scores 8.6 of 20 (below average walkable), #912 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 67.9°F and winters 22.3°F, with 34.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Menomonee Falls | WisconsinWI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 20.8 min#406 of 1,312 | 22.7 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 1.9%#45 of 1,312 | 5.1% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 74% | 75.1% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 17.2% | 11.8% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.6#912 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Wisconsin is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.3 | 11.3 | 1.6 |
| Feb | 30.7 | 13.5 | 1.4 |
| Mar | 41.9 | 23.7 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 54.2 | 34.2 | 3.8 |
| May | 66.3 | 44.9 | 4 |
| Jun | 76.3 | 54.3 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 80.8 | 59.5 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 79.1 | 57.7 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 72.2 | 49.9 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 59.2 | 38.7 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 45.1 | 27.8 | 2 |
| Dec | 33 | 17.9 | 1.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Germantown Wastewater Utility.
| Measure | Menomonee Falls | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 45.8°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 67.9°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 22.3°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 34.4 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Germantown Wastewater Utility.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Menomonee Falls?
Waukesha County's air had a median air quality index of 41, and 66% of measured days were rated good; 10 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Waukesha County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.09% of building value, lower than 93% of US counties.
| Measure | Menomonee Falls | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 41#404 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 10#859 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.09%#118 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Waukesha County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Waukesha County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.0053% | 71% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0095% | 53% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.061% | 23% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Menomonee Falls compare with similar-size cities?
Menomonee Falls is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #20 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 39,539.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonee Falls, WIPop. 39,539 | #95 | 68.6 | $100,238 | $1,313/mo | 90 | 20.8 min |
| Dover, DEPop. 39,837 | #1203 | 44.9 | $60,199 | $1,344/mo | 847 | 22.9 min |
| Pine Bluff, ARPop. 39,743 | #1307 | 34.7 | $42,718 | $855/mo | 1,393 | 19.3 min |
| Hutchinson, KSPop. 39,709 | #1003 | 50.0 | $58,687 | $881/mo | 608 | 15.6 min |
| Bettendorf, IAPop. 39,647 | #166 | 65.5 | $100,495 | $1,187/mo | 94 | 19.8 min |
| Kailua (Honolulu County), HIPop. 39,640 | #115 | 68.0 | $148,582 | $3,093/mo | no data | 29.1 min |
| Prattville, ALPop. 39,482 | #553 | 57.3 | $81,337 | $1,313/mo | 255 | 23.9 min |
| Grants Pass, ORPop. 39,311 | #1122 | 47.5 | $59,646 | $1,217/mo | 369 | 18.2 min |
| Georgetown, KYPop. 39,117 | #387 | 60.3 | $80,088 | $1,255/mo | 165 | 21.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Menomonee Falls compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
Menomonee Falls ranks #2 of the 20 Wisconsin cities we track, with a score of 68.6 against Wisconsin's statewide 70.6. Its households earn 29% above the Wisconsin median. Violent crime is 63% below the statewide rate. Homes are 29% above the typical Wisconsin home.
| City | Rank in WI | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield, WIPop. 41,273 | #1 | 71.8 | $129,548 | $1,886/mo | 63 |
| Menomonee Falls, WIPop. 39,539 | #2 | 68.6 | $100,238 | $1,313/mo | 90 |
| Wauwatosa, WIPop. 48,529 | #3 | 68.3 | $101,138 | $1,438/mo | 178 |
| New Berlin, WIPop. 40,270 | #4 | 66.1 | $101,091 | $1,426/mo | 47 |
| Madison, WIPop. 278,001 | #5 | 65.7 | $78,050 | $1,413/mo | 214 |
| Waukesha, WIPop. 71,233 | #6 | 64.5 | $83,837 | $1,219/mo | 115 |
| Appleton, WIPop. 75,023 | #7 | 63.0 | $80,483 | $1,030/mo | 189 |
| Greenfield, WIPop. 37,345 | #8 | 62.8 | $70,459 | $1,170/mo | 105 |
| West Allis, WIPop. 59,612 | #9 | 62.0 | $67,611 | $1,007/mo | 183 |
| Wausau, WIPop. 39,996 | #10 | 61.8 | $64,389 | $1,010/mo | 258 |
| Janesville, WIPop. 66,030 | #11 | 61.6 | $73,446 | $1,054/mo | 122 |
| Eau Claire, WIPop. 70,322 | #12 | 60.8 | $67,395 | $1,045/mo | 168 |
| Oshkosh, WIPop. 66,729 | #13 | 60.4 | $62,188 | $935/mo | 257 |
| Sheboygan, WIPop. 49,645 | #14 | 58.3 | $62,927 | $924/mo | 378 |
| La Crosse, WIPop. 51,356 | #15 | 57.2 | $55,866 | $1,010/mo | 428 |
| Kenosha, WIPop. 99,372 | #16 | 56.9 | $71,239 | $1,186/mo | 324 |
| Green Bay, WIPop. 106,253 | #17 | 56.8 | $66,206 | $932/mo | 450 |
| Fond du Lac, WIPop. 44,494 | #18 | 56.5 | $62,260 | $913/mo | 403 |
| Racine, WIPop. 77,633 | #19 | 53.2 | $57,740 | $1,033/mo | 418 |
| Milwaukee, WIPop. 566,973 | #20 | 45.0 | $54,234 | $1,059/mo | 1,145 |
All 20 Wisconsin cities we track, by overall score. Wisconsin statewide: median income $77,488, violent crime 240.3 per 100,000.
How is Menomonee Falls's score calculated?
Menomonee Falls scores 68.6 out of 100, #95 of 1,312 (grade A+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Wisconsin's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Menomonee Falls. Similar-size median 52.9.
69.5 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Menomonee Falls's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
97.5 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Menomonee Falls. Similar-size median 52.2.
64.7 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Menomonee Falls's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
65.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Menomonee Falls's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
68.1 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Menomonee Falls. Similar-size median 46.7.
74.3 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Menomonee Falls. Similar-size median 44.2.
62.7 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Menomonee Falls. Similar-size median 47.3.
53.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Menomonee Falls's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
40.0 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
75.5 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Menomonee Falls's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Menomonee Falls has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Menomonee Falls
Is Menomonee Falls, WI a good place to live?
Menomonee Falls ranks #95 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #20 of 208 small cities and #2 of 20 in Wisconsin. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (97.1%, #6 of 191) and low poverty (5.2%, #24 of 208), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Menomonee Falls?
Menomonee Falls's cost of living index is 96.9, 3% below the US level of 100 and #538 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,313/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $439,642, 29% above the typical Wisconsin home ($339,699).
What is the crime rate in Menomonee Falls?
Menomonee Falls recorded 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 73% below the US rate of 328 and 63% below Wisconsin's 240. That ranks #106 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #29 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Menomonee Falls Police Department. Property crime runs 446 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Menomonee Falls?
The median household in Menomonee Falls earns $100,238, 21% above the US figure of $83,163 and 29% above Wisconsin ($77,488). Unemployment is 3% (US 4.3%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.8% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Menomonee Falls?
Median rent in Menomonee Falls is $1,313/mo (Census), #543 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,895/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 15.7% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Menomonee Falls?
The typical home value in Menomonee Falls is $439,642, up 5.3% in a year, against $339,699 for Wisconsin and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $368,000.
How are the public schools in Menomonee Falls?
Menomonee Falls's 8 public schools graduate 97.1% of students in four years (Wisconsin 90.3%), with 15.7 students per teacher and $13,024 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Menomonee Falls?
The average commute is 20.8 minutes, #406 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.7 minutes across Wisconsin. 1.9% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Menomonee Falls?
Menomonee Falls averages 45.8°F over the year, 67.9°F in summer and 22.3°F in winter, with 34.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Menomonee Falls walkable?
Menomonee Falls scores 8.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #912 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Menomonee Falls at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Waukesha County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.09% of building value, lower than 93% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Menomonee Falls?
Waukesha County's air had a median air quality index of 41, and 66% of measured days were rated good; 10 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Menomonee Falls?
Menomonee Falls has 39,539 residents. The median resident of Menomonee Falls is 42.4 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 48.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #292 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Menomonee Falls compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
Menomonee Falls ranks #2 of the 20 Wisconsin cities we track, with a score of 68.6 against Wisconsin's statewide 70.6. Its households earn 29% above the Wisconsin median. Violent crime is 63% below the statewide rate. Homes are 29% above the typical Wisconsin home.
What cities are similar in size to Menomonee Falls?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Menomonee Falls's population of 39,539 are Dover, DE (#1203 overall), Pine Bluff, AR (#1307 overall), Hutchinson, KS (#1003 overall), Bettendorf, IA (#166 overall), and Kailua (Honolulu County), HI (#115 overall). Menomonee Falls is #95.