Moving to Menomonee Falls, WI
Menomonee Falls is in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Here is what to check before you move: taxes, schools, the commute and homes for sale.

Beatrice Yunck, Real Estate Consultant, Queen Bea Realty Group
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Menomonee Falls at a glance
- State
- Wisconsin
- County
- Waukesha
- Property tax (effective)
- 1.02% (source)
- Sales tax (combined)
- 5.0% (source)
- Typical home value
- $440,000 (+5.5% in a year; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026)
Living in Menomonee Falls: taxes compared
Compare what you'd pay in Menomonee Falls with a town across the state line, at your own income and home price: open the Wisconsin vs. Illinois calculator with Menomonee Falls selected.
Because of the Wisconsin–Illinois reciprocity agreement, your wages are taxed by the state you live in, wherever your job is.
Menomonee Falls schools
Public school district(s): School District of Menomonee Falls (some addresses in Hamilton School District)
Public schools enroll by home address, so check the district for any house you consider. Official data for every district and school: Wisconsin DPI school and district report cards.
Commuting from Menomonee Falls
No commuter rail in town; most people drive.
- Drive to downtown Milwaukee: about 25 min
- Drive to the Chicago Loop: about 1 hr 50 min
Off-peak estimates; allow more time at rush hour.
Homes for sale in Menomonee Falls
Tell us your budget and timeline and we'll send current listings in Menomonee Falls that fit.
Nearby towns
- Brookfield, WI · Waukesha County
- Elm Grove, WI · Waukesha County
- Waukesha, WI · Waukesha County
- Pewaukee, WI · Waukesha County
- New Berlin, WI · Waukesha County
- Delafield, WI · Waukesha County
Thinking about Menomonee Falls?
Tell us about your move and we'll send homes, tax estimates and school information for Menomonee Falls and similar towns.
Prefer to talk? Call Beatrice or book a 30-minute call.
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