Menomonee Falls History
The Village was originally settled along the Menomonee River in the middle 19th century. With saw mills and lime kilns, and the river providing power for mills, the community began to grow. The adjacent “Four Corners” commercial district soon grew into a regional hub, and in 1892 the Village incorporated. During the 1950’s and 1960’s the area expanded rapidly, with one of the highest growth rates in the State. In 1958, the Village grew in area with the annexation of the Town of Menomonee. Today, at 33 square miles, Menomonee Falls has ample room to live, work and play.
Menomonee Falls Demographics
As of April 2024
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Menomonee Falls Median Age0
Waukesha County Median Age
Menomonee Falls Labor Force
As of April 2024
Major Private Employers
The largest private employers in the Village are in the business management, manufacturing, and health services industry sectors.
| Kohl's Corporation | 1,000 or more |
| Harley Davidson | 500 - 999 |
| Leonardo DRS | 500 - 999 |
| Arandell Corporation | 500 - 999 |
| Froedtert Theda Care Health | 500 - 999 |
| Milwaukee Tool | 500 - 999 |
| Wacker Neuson | 500 - 999 |
| Bradley Corporation | 500 - 999 |
| Alto-Shaam | 500 - 999 |
| Maysteel | 250 - 499 |
Waukesha County Jobs by Industry
*Unemployment rate for Waukesha County as of April 2024
Educational Opportunities
As of March 2022
Menomonee Falls is served by two school districts: the School District of Menomonee Falls and the Hamilton School District.
What we offer
The School District of Menomonee Falls generally serves the north and east sections of the Village, and the Hamilton School District generally serves the southwest portion of the Village. Both districts are ranked in the top 10 percent of all school districts in Wisconsin. Menomonee Falls is also served by several private schools in the Lutheran, Catholic and Baptist denominations.
Numerous higher education opportunities are available to Menomonee Falls residents. Seven universities and colleges, including the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Marquette, and the Milwaukee School of Engineering, as well as UWM at Waukesha and UWM at Washington County, both two-year campuses affiliated with UW-Milwaukee, are all located within a 30 minute drive for Menomonee Falls residents. Seven technical colleges are also available within a 30 minute drive providing additional educational options, including Waukesha County Technical College located in Pewaukee.
