Moving to Mequon, WI
Mequon is in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Here is what to check before you move: taxes, schools, the commute and homes for sale.
Beatrice Yunck, Real Estate Consultant, Queen Bea Realty Group
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Mequon at a glance
- State
- Wisconsin
- County
- Ozaukee
- Property tax (effective)
- 1.1% (source)
- Sales tax (combined)
- 5.5% (source)
- Typical home value
- $660,000 (+5.6% in a year; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026)
Living in Mequon: taxes compared
Compare what you'd pay in Mequon with a town across the state line, at your own income and home price: open the Wisconsin vs. Illinois calculator with Mequon selected.
Because of the Wisconsin–Illinois reciprocity agreement, your wages are taxed by the state you live in, wherever your job is.
Mequon schools
Public school district(s): Mequon-Thiensville School District
Public schools enroll by home address, so check the district for any house you consider. Official data for every district and school: Wisconsin DPI school and district report cards.
Commuting from Mequon
No commuter rail in town; most people drive.
- Drive to downtown Milwaukee: about 25 min
- Drive to the Chicago Loop: about 1 hr 50 min
Off-peak estimates; allow more time at rush hour.
Homes for sale in Mequon
Tell us your budget and timeline and we'll send current listings in Mequon that fit.
Nearby towns
- Cedarburg, WI · Ozaukee County
- Grafton, WI · Ozaukee County
- Milwaukee, WI · Milwaukee County
- Wauwatosa, WI · Milwaukee County
- Whitefish Bay, WI · Milwaukee County
- Brookfield, WI · Waukesha County
Thinking about Mequon?
Tell us about your move and we'll send homes, tax estimates and school information for Mequon and similar towns.
Prefer to talk? Call Beatrice or book a 30-minute call.
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