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Mequon, WI

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Bask in a rich rural heritage and lush natural beauty

Suburban Rural Scenic Lakeside Riverside Lush Family-Friendly Peaceful Growing Convenient

Positioned on the western shores of Lake Michigan, Mequon offers residents a countryside feel within minutes of the bustling city of Milwaukee. Mequon preserves its rich rural heritage through strict development standards and low-density zoning regulations. Half of the land in Mequon is undeveloped and predominantly farmed as a result.

Vast open spaces, lustrous farmland, and glorious lakeshore bluffs are the hallmarks of Mequon’s natural beauty. Recreational opportunities abound in Mequon, with access to numerous community parks, the majestic Milwaukee River, and five scenic golf courses.

Mequon draws families in particular for its top-ranked school system and convenient commuting distance to Milwaukee in addition to its natural beauty and unique character. Getting around from Mequon is easy with quick access to I-43.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Mequon, WI is $1,788 for one bedroom, $2,217 for two bedrooms, and $3,015 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mequon has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,788/month
928 Sq Ft
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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Oriole Lane Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

511 Students

8
out of 10

Donges Bay Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

501 Students

7
out of 10

Wilson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

563 Students

6
out of 10

Lake Shore Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

327 Students

7
out of 10

Steffen Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

395 Students

6
out of 10

Homestead High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,265 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Highland Woods
  • Villa Grove Park
  • Pukaite Woods at Rotary Park
  • Mee Kwon County Park
  • River Forest Nature Preserve

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.