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Oconomowoc, WI

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Let life come naturally in this historic lakeside city

Suburban Family-Friendly Scenic Lakeside Historic Active Convenient Charming

Located in the heart of Wisconsin’s Lake Country, Oconomowoc is a city whose name comes from the translation of “where the waters meet” in the Potawatomi language. The area’s many lakes continue to define life in Oconomowoc, from serving as a scenic backdrop to ornate 19th-century houses to providing opportunities for a broad range of outdoor activities and events.

Outdoor recreation abounds on the lakes and land all year in Oconomowoc, from swimming to sledding and everything in between. Oconomowoc boasts a strong sense of community and a healthy appreciation for the arts, with art festivals held year round, including the annual Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts. The Oconomowoc Arts Center also hosts plenty of special events, programs, and show series. Street dances, a weekly farmer’s market, Gallery Night, Badgerland Water Skiing team shows, Free Moonlit Movies, and holiday parades bond the community on a regular basis.

The historic downtown area on Wisconsin Avenue contributes to Oconomowoc’s small-town charm, featuring an array of restaurants, specialty shops, bars, and more. Milwaukee is just a 30-minute drive away, should you crave the big-city bustle.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Oconomowoc, WI is $1,268 for a studio, $1,445 for one bedroom, $1,837 for two bedrooms, and $2,423 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oconomowoc has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,445/month
722 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

44

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

Park Lawn Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

429 Students

8
out of 10

Greenland Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

263 Students

8
out of 10

Nature Hill Intermediate

Public

Grades 5-8

773 Students

7
out of 10

Silver Lake Intermediate

Public

Grades 5-8

595 Students

7
out of 10

Meadow View Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

547 Students

7
out of 10

Nature Hill Intermediate

Public

Grades 5-8

773 Students

7
out of 10

Silver Lake Intermediate

Public

Grades 5-8

595 Students

7
out of 10

Stone Bank Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

279 Students

7
out of 10

Oconomowoc High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,662 Students

6
out of 10

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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.