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Retirement community in Cedarburg, Wisconsin

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Cedarburg, Wisconsin Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Cedarburg, Wisconsin at a Glance

Median Home Price
$372,500
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension income generally taxable.
Avg January Low
16.5°F
Cost of Living Index
92.4 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
62 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Cedarburg, Wisconsin, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
92.4 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$79,610High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Cedarburg's cost of living is 7.599999999999994% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$372,500High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,018High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
66.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Cedarburg using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$807

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$906

Median home price used: $372,500

Median rent reference: $1,018 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
46 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Cedarburg scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
30 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension income generally taxable.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Wisconsin has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
79.8°FMedium confidence
Avg January Low
16.5°FMedium confidence
Annual Precipitation
39.2"Medium confidence
Sunny Days / Year
274 daysMedium confidence

With 274 sunny days a year and an average January low of 16.5°F, Cedarburg offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
100 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
13.4 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
12,213High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
43.9High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
20.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
6.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
54.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
93.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
0.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
4.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
1.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Cedarburg

What is the cost of living in Cedarburg, Wisconsin for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 92, roughly 8% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $372,500.

Does Wisconsin tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Wisconsin residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension income generally taxable.

What is the climate like in Cedarburg, Wisconsin?▾

Cedarburg, Wisconsin has January average low around 17°F, July average high around 80°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Cedarburg, Wisconsin?▾

Cedarburg scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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