Milwaukee metro, WI relocation guide
Moving to Mequon, WI
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About Mequon
Mequon (about 25,000 residents) is Ozaukee County's largest city and Milwaukee's premier large-lot suburb — a spread-out community of estates, horse properties, and newer subdivisions along the Milwaukee River, with the Mequon Nature Preserve (444 acres) and Virmond Park on the lake. Concordia University Wisconsin sits on the bluffs, and the Mequon Town Center area has added dining and shops.
Home prices in Mequon
Home prices in Mequon vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Mequon
- Mequon Nature Preserve
- Virmond Park
- Concordia University Wisconsin
- Mequon Town Center
- Historic Mequon Town Hall and Fire Station Complex (National Register; shown in photo 1).
- Milwaukee River frontage and Pukaite Woods.
Commuting from Mequon
- **Ozaukee County Express** commuter bus to downtown Milwaukee (limited service; under county review as of 2026 — per WIPTA, July 2026). **Ozaukee County Shared-Ride Taxi** countywide; connects to MCTS at Brown Deer Road.
- Highway access: **I-43** along the east; **WI-57**, **Mequon Rd**, and **Port Washington Rd** are the main routes.
- Approximate drive to downtown Milwaukee: **~20–25 minutes** (approximate; longer at rush hour).
Mequon FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mequon, WI?
Home prices in Mequon vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Mequon, WI?
**Ozaukee County Express** commuter bus to downtown Milwaukee (limited service; under county review as of 2026 — per WIPTA, July 2026). **Ozaukee County Shared-Ride Taxi** countywide; connects to MCTS at Brown Deer Road.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.