Wisconsin Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Muskego, Wisconsin

Population: 16,813

Located in Waukesha County

Muskego is a contemporary city offering the best of both worlds to all of its residents. Most of the area was developed in the last forty years as Milwaukee moved westward. Muskego is a rural community that does not have a traditional downtown district. There is plenty of land available for both residential and commercial growth without detracting from the beautiful environment. The median income is $77,280.

Muskego is served by the Muskego-Norway School District. The student/teacher ratio in the district for primary schools is 16; and secondary is 17. 60% of graduates plan on attending college.

More than one hundred years ago, a group of rugged pioneers stood on the beaches of a Kettle Moraine lake in Southern Wisconsin and were awed by the natural beauty and fertility of the land. They named the lake, Big Muskeeguac, which is the Potawaton Indian word for "place of the sunfish." A settlement was born and soon the abundance of fish and game along with the flourishing agriculture attracted Norwegian and German immigrants. While Milwaukee developed into a thriving industrial city, families began to build cottages in Muskego to "getaway." The new highway system in the 1950's transformed Muskego into a Suburban community. As in the past, controlled growth continues to be the guideline for Muskego which encompasses three lakes.

Water lovers flock to Muskego which offers three lakes for year 'round enjoyment. The three lakes are Big Muskego, Little Muskego and Denoon Lake. Wind Lake is nearby.