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Mequon.
About
Life in Mequon
The median home value sits around $501,600, and rent averages $2,157 monthly, so this isn't a budget-friendly option. That said, the job market is strong with 3.1% unemployment, and most people commute around 22 minutes, typically into Milwaukee. The community skews older and more affluent—median age is 46—with strong families and married-couple households making up about two-thirds of the population.
Mequon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Foreign-Born
8.2%
Broadband Internet
95.6%
of households
Population Growth
-0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.2% foreign-born, most often from Ukraine
Who lives in Mequon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mequon, the largest foreign-born group is from Ukraine (11.0%), and 2.9% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
22.1%
of residents
65 and Older
25.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.8%
of households
Married Couples
67.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 98% above WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Mequon
In Mequon, rent runs 98% above the WI average, and home values are 88% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,788
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
86.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $664,406 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI
Unemployment in Mequon and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Mequon is close to the WI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Mequon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area
Commute21.9 min avg
How Mequon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mequon, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 86 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 90% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mequon runs 90% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
31.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
508.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mequon Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
50.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ozaukee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ozaukee County, which includes Mequon, the most common type is winter weather, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Winter Weather | $506,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | Winter Weather | $34,000 |
| 2023 | 11 | Winter Storm | $18,000 |
| 2022 | 18 | Winter Weather | $58,000 |
| 2021 | 14 | Winter Weather | $14,000 |
| 2020 | 14 | Winter Weather | $98,500 |
| 2019 | 24 | Winter Weather | $38,000 |
| 2018 | 23 | Winter Weather | $875,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ozaukee County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ozaukee County, which includes Mequon, is typically good — 277 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
277
per year
Moderate Days
73
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Ozaukee County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mequon has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
54°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.5"
Annual Snowfall
54.3"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
134
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 17°F | 1.58" |
| Feb | 33°F | 19°F | 1.73" |
| Mar | 43°F | 26°F | 2.07" |
| Apr | 54°F | 36°F | 3.94" |
| May | 66°F | 46°F | 3.99" |
| Jun | 76°F | 56°F | 4.50" |
| Jul | 81°F | 62°F | 3.61" |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.77" |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.18" |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 2.98" |
| Nov | 46°F | 31°F | 2.15" |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 2.01" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mequon
Uninsured
1.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mequon's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ascension Wisconsin Hosp Menomonee Falls Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Menomonee Falls
Aurora Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Grafton
Community Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9 mi away · Menomonee Falls
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mequon
Mequon's student/teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 69.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
69.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Mequon
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,197 students · in-state tuition $36,530 · 58% graduate · median earnings $61,992 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
12.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 16,758 students · in-state tuition $10,916 · 56% graduate · median earnings $59,268 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,660 students · in-state tuition $53,270 · 81% graduate · median earnings $83,810 (10 yrs after entry)
Milwaukee School of Engineering
13.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,654 students · in-state tuition $52,228 · 73% graduate · median earnings $92,761 (10 yrs after entry)
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
13.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 1,037 students · in-state tuition $20,497 · 37% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 943 students · in-state tuition $37,360 · 63% graduate · median earnings $68,940 (10 yrs after entry)
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
14.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 837 students · in-state tuition $45,218 · 60% graduate · median earnings $47,843 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 95 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mequon
Mequon has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (95 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mequon
Frank L. Weyenberg Library
11345 N. Cedarburg Rd., Mequon
Cities Near Mequon
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Mequon FAQ
Is Mequon, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Mequon's median rent is $2,157/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $144,051/year. Median home value is $501,600.
Is Mequon, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Mequon's violent crime rate was 32 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 508 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mequon, Wisconsin?⌄
Mequon has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mequon, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Mequon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,157/month and median household income is $144,051/year. The median home value is $501,600. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mequon, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Mequon is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from