Money Magazine identified 100 spots that offer a healthy economy, affordable homes, and a high quality of life. Mequon was named the 41st best place to live! Money Magazine Wrote:
"The community contains more than two dozen community parks, with hundreds of acres that are operated by the city or county. Early this year, Mequon opted to become a Bee City USA, and the city has partnered with the Mequon Nature Preserve to host events and underline the importance of bees. Mequon residents also enjoy access to five golf courses, the winding Milwaukee River, and a convenient commute to Milwaukee.
The local school system is ranked as one of the best in Wisconsin, with ultrahigh graduation rates. Mequon is also home to a number of higher education institutes, including Concordia University Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, and the northern campus for the Milwaukee Area Technical College."