Waukesha County
Waukesha County
Oconomowoc, WI
A Lake Country city on Fowler Lake, near Lac La Belle and Oconomowoc Lake.
18,203Population (2020)
~43Median Age
~$106KMedian Household Income
~8,025Housing Units
~$395KMedian 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 Oconomowoc, WI (approx., rounded where noted)
Local Knowledge
Lake Country’s “Newport of the West”
Oconomowoc is a city in Waukesha County’s Lake Country, centered on Fowler Lake near Lac La Belle and Oconomowoc Lake. Its lakeside estate history, dating to the 1870s, earned it the nickname “Newport of the West” among wealthy Milwaukee and Chicago families.
Home buyers looking at Oconomowoc will find a mix of lake-country properties and in-town homes near its historic downtown, served by the Oconomowoc Area School District. Apex Realty Group helps buyers and sellers navigate Oconomowoc and the surrounding Waukesha County communities with real-time MLS access and local, on-the-ground guidance.
At a Glance
CountyWaukesha
Incorporated1865
ZIP Code53066
School DistrictOconomowoc Area SD
OnFowler Lake, Lac La Belle
NearbyDelafield, Pewaukee, Waukesha
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Where Oconomowoc Sits
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What Makes Oconomowoc, Oconomowoc
Fowler Lake sits at the heart of downtown Oconomowoc, with a public boardwalk and lakeside historic buildings.
Oconomowoc's downtown boardwalk along Fowler Lake is a popular gathering spot, including during the city's annual Fall Fest.
The Oconomowoc Public Library serves as a community hub in the heart of the city.
Oconomowoc City Hall serves as the civic center for a city with roots in the 1860s.
Lac La Belle, one of several lakes near Oconomowoc, reflects the city's long history as a Lake Country destination.
Homes in Oconomowoc
Lakeside Estates and In-Town Living
Oconomowoc’s housing ranges from historic lakeside estates dating to its “Newport of the West” era to more traditional in-town homes near downtown. As with any community, the specific mix of home styles, lot sizes, and price points varies street to street — the most reliable picture comes from current, real-time listings rather than generalizations, which is where Apex’s live MLS access below can help.
HOA Fees & Special Assessments
HOAs and Mello-Roos in Oconomowoc
Some of Oconomowoc’s newer lake-country subdivisions carry their own homeowners association, while older in-town and lakefront homes typically do not. 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 Oconomowoc. 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 Oconomowoc
Oconomowoc Area School District
| School | Type | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Elementary School | Public | 4K–4 |
| Park Lawn Elementary School | Public | 4K–4 |
| Nature Hill Intermediate School | Public | Grades 5–8 |
| Oconomowoc High School | Public | Grades 9–12 |
School assignment is determined by home address, not community name, and boundaries can change. Confirm current attendance zones and program details directly with the Oconomowoc Area School District or the school itself.
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Homes for Sale in Oconomowoc
Real-time listings in Oconomowoc, pulled live from the same MLS feed our team searches every day.
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Waukesha County
Waukesha County
Waukesha CountyWaukesha
The city and county seat of Waukesha County, on the Fox River about 15 miles west of Milwaukee.
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Common Questions About Oconomowoc
Oconomowoc is in Waukesha County.
The Oconomowoc Area School District.
Oconomowoc had a population of 18,203 at the 2020 Census.
Delafield is the closest community Apex Realty Group also serves, with Pewaukee and Waukesha farther out in the same Lake Country region.
Fowler Lake sits at the heart of downtown, with Lac La Belle and Oconomowoc Lake nearby. The city's lakeside estates once earned it the nickname “Newport of the West.”
Oconomowoc is an incorporated city (dating to 1865) — distinct from the separate Town of Oconomowoc, which is a different municipality nearby.
Real-time MLS listings for Oconomowoc 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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