At a Glance
Median Income
$147,391
$79,269 per capita
Home Value
$485,300
Zillow: $622,947
Median Rent
$2,271/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
717/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.5%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Mequon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mequon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mequon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mequon residents earn a median household income of $147,391 , which is 96% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $79,269. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,910 business establishments, including 294 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mequon is $485,300 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $622,947. Median rent is $2,271/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Mequon reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 717/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
69.5% of adults in Mequon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(106% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mequon has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population25,259
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density546/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$147,391
Per Capita$79,269
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$9,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$485,300
Rent$2,271
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$622,947
Housing Units9,805
Rent Burden22.7%
Crime
F
Violent57/100K
Property717/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault41/100K
Burglary90/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation760 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.5%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+33.8%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Mequon was founded in 1957.
The median home in Mequon was built in 1982.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 294 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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