About Mequon

Located in Ozaukee County, Mequon is a beautiful city with a population of about 24,000 residents. The city has been ranked as one of the 100 Best Places to Live in the United States by CNN / Money and Money magazine. The small village of Thiensville is also located within Mequon. The area was originally settled by the Potawatomi and Menominee Indians, and European trappers, explorers, and traders used the Milwaukee River, which runs through the middle of the city, as a means of transportation. The name is believed to have been derived from a Native American word that translates to ladle. The “ladle” refers to the ladle-like curve in the Milwaukee River in the Mequon area. The town of Mequon was officially incorporated as the City of Mequon in 1957. Residents living in a home or apartment for rent can find excellent dining, shopping, and recreational opportunities in Mequon, as well as an outstanding quality of life. Mequon is known especially for its great golf courses and recreational activities offered at the city’s numerous parks and the Milwaukee River. The city also contains a German heritage, which is celebrated during the Pommerntag festival. This festival is hosted each year by the Pommerscher Verein Freistadt. The festival consists of ethnic cuisine, song, and dance. The city also holds other exciting events and festivals.

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