New homes are being built for incoming families
Mukwonago Township, often called the Town of Mukwonago or just Mukwonago, is a spacious and rural destination with scenic views and wildlife around every home. Not to be confused with the Village of Mukwonago beyond its southeastern end, the Town of Mukwonago is sprawling and vast, with only homes between the miles of untouched forest, cleared farmlands, marshland and nature preserves. Despite the area's remoteness and distance from larger cities, there is a high demand for housing, and homes sell after only three weeks from listing – less than half the national average. "We attract a lot of families because of our wonderful school district, library, events and parks and recreation department," says Abby Armour, director of the Mukwonago Community Library. "Many new, single-family homes are being developed as a result."
Median home price and median household income are well above average
Spacious lawns, often with in-ground pools, trampolines, gardens and patios, accompany the homes of Mukwonago. Bi-level, split-level and ranch-style homes from the mid-to-late-1900s are among the lower-priced homes, usually selling between $360,000 and $550,000. Newer homes, including some built in the past few years or still under construction, often feature Colonial Revival, new traditional and Modern Craftsman designs. Large homes with attached garages and a mix of stone and vinyl siding range between $650,000 and $1.6 million.
The median price is $520,000 – well above the national and Waukesha County medians. The median household income in Mukwonago is also higher than the national median. Homeownership here is high, with more than 90% of residents owning their properties. The plains on the township's eastern and southern ends are prone to flooding, but homes are mostly unaffected as undeveloped plains and marshes take on the water after storms and snowmelt.
Mukwonago Area School District is highly regarded
Children may attend Rolling Hills Elementary School, Section Elementary School or one of three others in the Mukwonago Area School District. "We have one of the best school districts in the area, bar none, full stop," Armour says. According to Niche, the district is the 30th best in Wisconsin, and each of the district's five elementary schools is rated A. Students from these schools come together for middle and high school. Park View Middle School is rated A-minus, and Mukwonago High School is rated B-plus. The community recently passed a referendum to build a new middle school. "They're investing a lot of money into the district's growth and the incoming families," Armour says.
Parks, trails and nature preserves occupy the open land
The community has a robust parks and recreation department with parks, trails, sports complexes and nature preserves spread across its 32 square miles of land. "They always have youth leagues for soccer and baseball happening, too," Armour says. Some leagues utilize the softball diamonds and soccer fields at Mukwonago Town Park. The green space also has a small playground, and a sand volleyball court. Similarly, Lauren Park has sports courts and fields. The park is most visited in the winter for sledding down the long hills at its back side. Dogs release some energy at Mukwonago Dog Exercise Park, where there are fenced areas for large and small breeds and miles of trail for leashed or unleashed walking.
Large stores and chain restaurants are in the Village of Mukwonago
While shopping and dining are limited in the Town of Mukwonago, the Village of Mukwonago at its southeastern corner is a hub for restaurants and stores, including an Aldi, Walmart and Home Depot. "We're a small community, but we're also close to major shopping and amenities not typical for a place this size," Armour says. National chain restaurants are around Interstate 43, near Aldi and Walmart. The village's small downtown area is where to find locally owned eateries. Fork in the Road Restaurant has American classics and comfort food like burgers, dips and pizza. The menu features a "Mac it Your Way" special for patrons to choose up to three toppings to add to their serving of the restaurant's homemade macaroni and cheese.
The Village has weekly and monthly community events
The Village of Mukwonago is not only a shopping destination but also a gathering space for community events. In summer, local businesses sell their goods at Maxwell Street Days, a monthly event. The Mukwonago Farmers' Market happens weekly from May through October at Field Park, and annual events include a Fathers' Day parade, Fall Fest and Midnight Magic, a holiday event in December.
Residents commute along Interstate 43
Interstate 43 is southeast of the town, past the Village of Mukwonago. The highway is one of eastern Wisconsin's main thoroughfares and heads northeast to Milwaukee, about 34 miles away. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 30 miles east, and the nearest hospital is ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital-Mukwonago. No buses stop in the area, so residents rely on cars for everyday commuting.
The town has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
