Living in Mequon, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mequon · Census data 2020–2024
Mequon has 25,270 residents with a median age of 47.7. The median household income is $144,051 (86% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $501,600, the median rent is $2,157/month.
Mequon at a glance
- Population
- 25,270
- Median age
- 47.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $144,051State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $501,600State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $2,157/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Mequon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 86% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 88% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mequon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mequon the median home value is $501,600, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,157 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,568 a month in housing costs.
Mequon median household income
The median household income in Mequon is $144,051 and the income per person is $81,362. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Mequon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,078
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.54
Mequon demographics
- Population
- 25,270
- Median age
- 47.7
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 9,444
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mequon ›
Education in Mequon
69.6% of adults 25 and older in Mequon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 30.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mequon
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Mequon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mequon | 25,270 | $144,051 | $501,600 | $2,157 |
| Thiensville | 3,299 | $95,685 | $352,100 | $1,281 |
| Brown Deer | 12,564 | $93,974 | $239,300 | $1,183 |
| River Hills | 1,632 | $204,427 | $699,600 | $2,156 |
| Germantown | 20,962 | $100,231 | $373,600 | $1,355 |
| Bayside | 4,329 | $160,096 | $431,900 | $1,647 |
| Cedarburg | 12,605 | $84,896 | $422,000 | $1,116 |
| Menomonee Falls | 39,539 | $100,238 | $368,000 | $1,313 |
| Fox Point | 6,683 | $141,467 | $444,700 | $1,726 |
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What is the median household income in Mequon, WI?
The median household income in Mequon is $144,051, 86% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mequon?
The median home value in Mequon is $501,600, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Mequon?
The median gross rent in Mequon is $2,157 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Mequon, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 86% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 88% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Mequon?
The median age in Mequon is 47.7 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Mequon?
The average commute to work in Mequon is 22 minutes; 25.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mequon?
The unemployment rate in Mequon is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mequon?
69.6% of adults in Mequon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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