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Milwaukee County's first incorporated village, on the bluffs above Lake Michigan.
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Mequon, WI
Ozaukee County’s largest city, along Lake Michigan just north of Milwaukee.
25,142Population (2020)
~48Median Age
~$144KMedian Household Income
~10,078Housing Units
~$502KMedian Home Value
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2020 Census (population) and 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates (age, income, housing units, home value) for the City of Mequon, WI (approx., rounded where noted)
Local Knowledge
Spacious Living Along Lake Michigan
Mequon is a city of roughly 25,100 residents in Ozaukee County, just north of Milwaukee along Lake Michigan’s western shore. Incorporated in 1957, it has retained an unusually spacious, low-density character for its size — about half of its 46-square-mile footprint remains undeveloped, with several working-era farmsteads still standing as recognized historic landmarks.
Public education is handled primarily by the Mequon-Thiensville School District, anchored by Homestead High School, with families also having access to established private options like Lumen Christi Catholic School and Concordia University Wisconsin’s lakefront campus. Apex Realty Group helps buyers and sellers navigate Mequon with real-time MLS access and local, on-the-ground guidance.
At a Glance
CountyOzaukee
Incorporated1957 (city)
ZIP Codes53092, 53097
School DistrictMequon-Thiensville SD
Land Area~46 sq mi
NearbyWhitefish Bay, Shorewood, Milwaukee
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What Makes Mequon, Mequon
Virmond Park gives residents access to a Lake Michigan bluff, one of Mequon's connections to the lakefront.
The Mequon Nature Preserve offers hiking trails and an observation tower across its protected natural land.
Several working-era farmsteads, like the Jahn Farmstead, still stand as recognized historic landmarks — a reminder of Mequon's rural roots.
The Mequon Town Hall and Fire Station Complex is a recognized historic property and civic landmark in the city.
Concordia University Wisconsin's lakefront campus is one of Mequon's most recognizable institutions.
Homes in Mequon
Spacious Lots, a Historic Character
Housing in Mequon skews toward larger lots and higher values than the regional average, reflecting the city’s spacious, historically rural character — several preserved 19th-century farmhouses, like the Jonathan Clark House pictured here, still stand alongside more recent construction. As with any community, the specific mix of home styles, lot sizes, and price points varies — the most reliable picture comes from current, real-time listings, which is where Apex’s live MLS access below can help.
HOA Fees & Special Assessments
HOAs and Mello-Roos in Mequon
Mequon is not universally HOA-governed, but several named subdivisions do have active homeowners associations, including Gazebo Hill, The Pines, and Stonefields. Dues and rules vary by development, so it’s worth confirming HOA status and fees directly on any specific listing rather than relying on a citywide figure.
Mello-Roos is a California-specific special tax district, created under California law to fund infrastructure in some new developments — it does not exist in Wisconsin, so it does not apply to homes in Mequon. Wisconsin buyers should instead ask about a property’s regular tax assessment, which Apex Realty Group can help explain for any listing you’re considering.
Schools
Schools Serving Mequon
Mequon-Thiensville School District
| School | Type | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Elementary School | Public | 4K–5 |
| Lake Shore Middle School | Public | Grades 6–8 |
| Homestead High School | Public | Grades 9–12 |
| Lumen Christi Catholic School | Private (Catholic) | PK–9 |
School assignment is determined by home address, not community name, and boundaries can change. A small area in the far northwest of Mequon is served by the Cedarburg School District instead. Confirm current attendance zones and program details directly with the school district or the school itself.
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Common Questions About Mequon
Mequon is in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, just north of Milwaukee County along Lake Michigan.
Most of Mequon is served by the Mequon-Thiensville School District, home to Homestead High School; a small area in the far northwest of the city falls under the Cedarburg School District instead.
Mequon had a population of 25,142 at the 2020 Census, spread across roughly 46 square miles of land — one of the larger Wisconsin cities by area, with about half of that land still undeveloped.
Mequon sits along Lake Michigan's North Shore corridor north of Milwaukee; nearby communities include Whitefish Bay and Shorewood, with the city of Milwaukee a short drive south via I-43.
Yes — Mequon is home to Virmond Park, which includes a Lake Michigan bluff, and the Mequon Nature Preserve, with hiking trails and an observation tower.
Mequon incorporated as a city in 1957, after existing as a township since 1846 — reportedly driven partly by a desire to avoid annexation by the City of Milwaukee during a period of rapid postwar suburban growth.
Real-time MLS listings for Mequon are available above, pulled from the same feed Apex Realty Group searches every day — or reach out directly and our team can walk you through what's currently available.
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