The Town FilesMequon, Wisconsin
City in Ozaukee County · population 25,142 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $501,600
- Household income
- $144,051
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 47.7
Mequon is a city of 25,142 people in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $501,600, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more upscale than 100% of Wisconsin towns, better for young professionals than 97% of Wisconsin towns, better for retirees than 95% of Wisconsin towns.
How Mequon ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mequon is worth $501,600, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $144,051, which is more affordable than 32% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $2,157 a month. 86.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mequon | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $501,600 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $2,157 | $951 |
| Median household income | $144,051 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 86.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Mequon
| People | Mequon | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.7 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.4% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.2% | — |
| Work from home | 25.8% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 21.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in Mequon
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 11.3°F. About 34.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.3 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mequon since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 4, 1980 about 2.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 10, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 77 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 23, 2004.
Severe weather in Ozaukee County since 1996
Ozaukee County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| October 18, 2018 | Flood | DR-4402: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Ozaukee County
Ozaukee County had 41,266 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,909 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Mequon itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Mequon
6 public schools with 3,570 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead High | 9-12 | 1,225 | 16.8 |
| Wilson Elementary | PK-5 | 571 | 15.4 |
| Oriole Lane Elementary | PK-5 | 517 | 14.0 |
| Donges Bay Elementary | PK-5 | 516 | 13.6 |
| Steffen Middle | 6-8 | 409 | 12.4 |
| Lake Shore Middle | 6-8 | 332 | 12.8 |
Towns near Mequon
- Thiensville, WI2.6 mi · 3,290 people · home $352,100
- Brown Deer, WI3.3 mi · 12,507 people · home $239,300
- Germantown, WI5.7 mi · 20,917 people · home $373,600
- Bayside, WI6.1 mi · 4,482 people · home $431,900
- Cedarburg, WI6.3 mi · 12,121 people · home $422,000
- Menomonee Falls, WI6.4 mi · 38,527 people · home $368,000
- Fox Point, WI6.8 mi · 6,934 people · home $444,700
- Glendale, WI7.4 mi · 13,357 people · home $282,800
Mequon questions
Is Mequon, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mequon scores better for retirees than 95% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 14%. 25.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.7).
How much does a house cost in Mequon?
The median owner-occupied home in Mequon is valued at $501,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $144,051, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $2,157 a month.
What is the weather like in Mequon?
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 11.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.4 inches of precipitation a year and 54.3 inches of snow.
Does Mequon get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mequon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 4, 1980. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)