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Moving to Muskego, WI

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

Beatrice Yunck

Beatrice Yunck, Real Estate Consultant, Queen Bea Realty Group

Wisconsin license 98118-94 · Illinois license 475.210497 · 4 years in the area

Speaks: English, Po polsku, Deutsch, Español

Muskego at a glance

State
Wisconsin
County
Waukesha
Property tax (effective)
0.86% (source)
Sales tax (combined)
5.0% (source)
Typical home value
$530,000 (+6.2% in a year; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026)

Living in Muskego: taxes compared

Compare what you'd pay in Muskego with a town across the state line, at your own income and home price: open the Wisconsin vs. Illinois calculator with Muskego selected.

Because of the Wisconsin–Illinois reciprocity agreement, your wages are taxed by the state you live in, wherever your job is.

Muskego schools

Public school district(s): Muskego-Norway 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 Muskego

No commuter rail in town; most people drive.

  • Drive to downtown Milwaukee: about 25 min
  • Drive to the Chicago Loop: about 1 hr 40 min

Off-peak estimates; allow more time at rush hour.

Read the commuting guide

Homes for sale in Muskego

Tell us your budget and timeline and we'll send current listings in Muskego that fit.

Nearby towns

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Thinking about Muskego?

Tell us about your move and we'll send homes, tax estimates and school information for Muskego and similar towns.

Prefer to talk? Call Beatrice or book a 30-minute call.

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