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Mequon, WI

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Mequon.

Population: 28,569 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mequon, WI is $647,941 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $405,000 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,327/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$647,941

Median home value

+5.3%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$647,941
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+7.5%
5-year appreciation
+15.6%
10-year appreciation
+46.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$647,941
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$405,000
Median list price
$373,725
Median price per sqft
$244
1-year sale-price change
-13.3%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
98
Sale-to-list ratio
102.0%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
41

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,327/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Donges Bay Elementary, Homestead High, Lake Shore Middle, Steffen Middle, Wilson Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Amcast Industrial Corporation (3.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
57.5°F
Average low
40.5°F
Annual precipitation
38.3 in
Annual snowfall
45.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
219
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
210

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
79,234
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
70,550

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Covered Bridge Fields Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
WAUKESHA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WAUKESHA COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CTR, ST JOSEPHS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WEST BEND
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+45 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
34.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.6%
Median annual property tax
$5,618
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
89.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
37,273
Average weekly wage
$1,126
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
237

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MequonState medianUS median
Median home value$647,941$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$405,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market30 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$2,327/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,618$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Mequon, WI?
$647,941.
What is the median sale price in Mequon, WI?
$405,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mequon, WI?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Mequon, WI?
Typical rent: $2,327/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mequon, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave.
Is Mequon, WI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Mequon, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mequon, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mequon, WI?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Amcast Industrial Corporation, 3.5 mi.
How many schools serve Mequon, WI?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mequon, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mequon, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mequon, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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