Mequon is a medium-sized city located in the state of Wisconsin. With a population of 25,337 people and five associated neighborhoods, Mequon is the 34th largest community in Wisconsin.

Mequon home prices are not only among the most expensive in Wisconsin, but Mequon real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Mequon has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Of important note, Mequon is also a city of artists. Mequon has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Mequon’s character.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 20.76% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because of many things, Mequon is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Mequon a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Mequon has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Mequon’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Mequon. 70.97% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Mequon in 2022 was $77,820, which is wealthy relative to Wisconsin and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $311,280 for a family of four.

Mequon is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Mequon home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Mequon residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Mequon include German, Irish, English, Polish, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Mequon is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.