City safety & data profile

Menomonee FallsWI

Menomonee Falls, WI is a 36K-resident city in Waukesha County with a median household income of $100,238.

Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Menomonee Falls, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Menomonee Falls has a population larger than 70% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $368,000, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

36K
Population
Top 30%
By size
$100,238
Median income
$368,000
Median home
5.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Menomonee Falls

Menomonee Falls posts a median household income higher than 69% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Menomonee Falls area.

Top 31%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Menomonee Falls

Where Menomonee Falls income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$100,238 Top 31% higher than 69% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Menomonee Falls, WI beyond the headline numbers

Menomonee Falls sits inside Waukesha County, Wisconsin, at roughly 43.18°N, -88.12°W. Population 36,119, $100,238 median household income. Median home value $368,000, median rent $1,313. Poverty rate 5.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Menomonee Falls's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 34.4%, then obesity at 33.4%. 2 hospitals in/around Menomonee Falls, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Menomonee Falls from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
36,119
Menomonee Falls
Median Income
$100,238
+47% vs avg
Median Home Value
$368,000
+62% vs avg
Median Age
42.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Waukesha County) - Menomonee Falls's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
412K+5%
Median Income
$106,076+40%
Median Home Value
$398,200+57%
Poverty Rate
5.2%-4%
Unemployment
2.3%-60%

Economics

Economics indicators for Menomonee Falls, WI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
Poverty Rate
5.2% -63% vs avg
Unemployment 1.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 48.2%
Work From Home 17.2%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 83.6%
African American 3.6%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
34.4%
Obesity
33.4%
Short Sleep Duration
31.5%
Physical Inactivity
22.1%
Binge Drinking
19.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
13%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.9%
Diabetes
10.7%
Current Smoking
10.7%
Current Asthma
10.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 73.3%
Annual Checkup 79.9%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
5.7%
Stroke
3.1%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
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1
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0
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
MENOMONEE FALLS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Menomonee Falls, WI? ▼
Menomonee Falls, WI has a population of 36,119 people, located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
What is the median household income in Menomonee Falls? ▼
The median household income in Menomonee Falls, WI is $100,238 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 5.2%.
What is the median home value in Menomonee Falls? ▼
The median home value in Menomonee Falls, WI is $368,000. Median rent is $1,313/month.
What are the top health concerns in Menomonee Falls? ▼
The top health indicators in Menomonee Falls include High Blood Pressure (34.4%), Obesity (33.4%), Short Sleep Duration (31.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Menomonee Falls? ▼
Menomonee Falls has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Menomonee Falls? ▼
The median age in Menomonee Falls, WI is 42.4 years. 48.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Menomonee Falls, WI is located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. With a population of 36K and a $100,238 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Menomonee Falls area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Menomonee Falls's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Menomonee Falls area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Waukesha County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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