What are the schools like in Mequon, WI?

Mequon is served primarily by Mequon-Thiensville School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Mequon?

The median household income in Mequon, WI is $141,996 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Mequon, WI?

Mequon has an average high temperature of 27.3°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 54.3 inches.

Mequon, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mequon, WI affordable or expensive?

Mequon's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mequon is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $463,800 and the median rent is $2,254 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mequon, WI?

Mequon has a violent crime rate of 39.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 558.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mequon, WI a Good Place to Live?

Mequon is a small city of 25,102 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $141,996 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Mequon stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Mequon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mequon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.5

Mequon's overall cost of living index is 95.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mequon costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mequon, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$463,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,254	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$141,996	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mequon's violent crime rate is 39.1 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

39.1 /100k

Property Crime

558.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Mequon is served primarily by Mequon-Thiensville School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mequon, WI	National Avg
School District	Mequon-Thiensville School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	71.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mequon sees average highs of 27.3°F in January and 80.8°F in July, with 35.5 inches of annual precipitation and 54.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mequon, WI
Average High — January	27.3°F
Average High — July	80.8°F
Annual Precipitation	35.5"
Annual Snowfall	54.3"

Demographics

Metric	Mequon, WI	National Avg
Population	25,102	—
Median Age	46.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	3.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	22.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Thiensville, WI 3 mi Brown Deer, WI 3 mi River Hills, WI 5 mi Germantown, WI 6 mi Bayside, WI 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Mequon

Mequon, WI is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

53097 53092

Mequon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mequon, WI affordable or expensive?

Mequon's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mequon roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $463,800 and median rent is $2,254/month.

What is the crime rate in Mequon, WI?

Mequon's violent crime rate is 39.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 558.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mequon?

Public schools in Mequon are operated by Mequon-Thiensville School District. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 71.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mequon, WI a good place to live?

Mequon, WI has a population of 25,102, a median household income of $141,996, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mequon?

Mequon averages 27.3°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.5 inches with about 54.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mequon?

Mequon, WI is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 53097, 53092.

What is the population of Mequon?

The population of Mequon, Wisconsin is 25,102 with a median age of 46.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mequon?

Key numbers for living in Mequon: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $463,800, median household income $141,996, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mequon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.