Aerial of River Forest Nature Preserve in Mequon
Mequon Public Market Restaurants and Florist
Village Park Path Along the Milwaukee River
Village Park in Mequon hugs the Milwaukee River.
Mequon's Homes with Views of Lake Michigan

Mequon, WI Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,758

Population

25,801

Renter Mix

15% Rent

Bask in a rich rural heritage and lush natural beauty

Suburban Rural Scenic

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.

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Village Park Path Along the Milwaukee River

Village Park in Mequon hugs the Milwaukee River.

Mequon's Homes with Views of Lake Michigan

Mequon residents can take advantage of the trails at Mequon Nature Preserve.

Mequon is located near the freeway, giving residents short commutes downtown.

Stardust Records and Collectibles in Mequon has a fantastic selection

Demographics

Median Household Income

$139,043

Average: $164,795

Education

13,527

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

12,692

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

47 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

27%

Housing Distribution

Mequon has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Mequon, WI is $1,758 for one bedroom, $2,247 for two bedrooms, and $3,111 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mequon has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,758/month
947 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Oriole Lane Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

499 Students

Oriole Lane Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

511 Students

Donges Bay Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

501 Students

Donges Bay Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

501 Students

Wilson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

558 Students

Lake Shore Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

335 Students

Lake Shore Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

327 Students

Steffen Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

418 Students

Steffen Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

395 Students

Homestead High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,265 Students

Homestead High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,265 Students

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.