2021 Best Places to Live in Ozaukee County

Cedarburg

• Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
• Rating 4.57 out of 5  30 reviews

Current Resident: I have been blessed to live in such a wonderful town for the majority of my life. I moved to Cedarburg when I was 8 years old and I am now 17 years old and planning my college pathway. It will be very hard to leave and make a new home somewhere else when Cedarburg feels like the only home I could ever have. The small, unique shops and restaurants in downtown Cedarburg are what make the town so warm and inviting. It is also a very safe town, which is a quality I really appreciate. I've always enjoyed seeing the sidewalks filled with visitors coming to shop and walk around "Historic Downtown Cedarburg". Cedarburg is an attraction site for visitors, but town citizens of all different ages like to spend time walking through downtown Cedarburg as well. I have always enjoyed exploring the town with friends and family. I also like the combination of vintage shops and contemporary stores and restaurants as well. Cedarburg is a place for everyone to come and explore and feel safe and welcome.
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• grade A+

• grade A+

• 11,527 Population

Mequon

• Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
• Rating 4.13 out of 5  40 reviews

Current Resident: I moved here 1.5 years ago right before the COVID shelter in place order went into effect. The thing I like most about Mequon is that I can walk every where. People are neighborly but courteous enough to mind their own business. Yet, If you're in trouble, you can bet, your neighbors know you and will help you out. I walk my dog every day from Mequon through Thiensville and we are greeted along the way by shop owners, officers, fire personnel, children, etc. It's a wonderful community. I love living in a place that feels safe enough to venture out every day even in these uncertain times.
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• grade A+

• grade A+

• 24,144 Population

Thiensville

• Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
• Rating 3.76 out of 5  17 reviews

Current Resident: One of Wisconsin's best kept secrets! Thiensville has or is close to all the big city bells and whistles while still maintaining that special small town feeling. My wife and I like to call it "Mayberry" because everyone is so friendly. Police get to know everyone in the village and everyone's car, which is great when it comes to spotting people who don't live in the area late at night. The fire department runs a truck through the community on Halloween handing out candy to the kids, and that truck is often seen at neighborhood block parties! Close to hospitals, major shopping and freeways but no close enough to freeways to hear the noise! Our fireworks on the 4th (actually the weekend before the 4th of July) are perhaps the best in Ozaukee County! Festivals...farmers market... fishing...I could go on and on, but you get the idea! Homes here tend to run 15-20 per cent less than Mequon and while most are older, they are just as nice, many with large yards.
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• grade A+

• grade A+

• 3,157 Population

Grafton

• Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
• Rating 3.84 out of 5  25 reviews

Current Resident: There is a strong resemblance between Grafton 2017 and Mequon 2000. Grafton still has that rural charm while supplying all the amenities with a mix of big box stores and boutiques. There is so much growth and expansion happening, it's amazing to watch it develop. With a hospital in the middle of the community it's hard not to see the appeal of living there. Best of all, the city just approved a nearly 40 million dollar referendum for the school district. Historically, when cities starts investing money into schools you know that will drive property values up. Young people who are buying now will see a nice return on investment. Investing in Grafton is smart choice right now because if it's anything like Mequon circa 2000 (and it's the spitting image) property values will continue to climb as the city invest more into building a strong, well developed community. While Grafton is up-and-coming, it'll win you over with the high standard of living, great schools, and tasteful curb appeal!
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• grade A

• grade A

• 11,646 Population

Port Washington

• Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
• Rating 4.3 out of 5  20 reviews

Current Resident: Port Washington has been a home to me for over a decade! It is located right next to one of America's great lakes, Lake Michigan. Every morning my bedroom window overlooks the lake and its magnificent waves. During the summer I love to go to the beach because of the freshwater breeze and the cold water licking at my feet. I typically like to attend the restaurants located near the lake as they are always stocked with fresh lake food options. While during the winter I enjoy visiting nature preserves full of wildlife such as deer playing in the fluffy white snow. I am proud to call Port Washington my home.
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• grade A

• grade A

• 11,761 Population

Saukville

• Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
• Rating 3.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: The community I live in is very sacred to me. I’m so thankful to live in such a peaceful neighborhood surrounded by kind people. Something I admire about my community is the triangle park inside my neighborhood. From a distance the park can be seen merely as a simplistic small triangular shaped park with a gazebo in the center. However, this park allows for individuals to become interconnected and bond with one another. Many different small bands during the summer play in the gazebo where people can listen to music and eat. I thoroughly enjoy this activity because it allows me to relax and mingle with those around my community. Something I would change however in my community is the number of activities that are hosted. I live in a very small community so there aren’t many festivities that occur. More fun social gatherings would be a great way for others in the community to socialize and get to know one another.
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• grade B+

• grade A

• 4,442 Population

Cedarburg Town

• Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
• Rating 3.84 out of 5  37 reviews

Current Resident: Love the old fashion feeling downtown. Awesome festivals all year. And spacious yet close to town. Everyone is super friendly. Neighbors are like family.
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• grade A

• grade A+

• 5,963 Population

Grafton Town

• Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
• Rating 4 out of 5  10 reviews

Niche User: In Wisconsin, the perfect mixture of the busy town life and nature scenery is available wherever you go. Madison, less than an hour from Devil's Lake. Milwaukee, if you travel less than half an hour out from it in any direction, you're almost guaranteed to be in a country part of town. You get the best of both worlds and also an actual four seasons compared with other states which don't even get snow. There's so much to see and do, yet when you want to get away from it all, just go to your friend's cabin up north.
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• grade A

• grade A

• 4,153 Population

Port Washington Town

• Suburb in Wisconsin
• Rating 4.2 out of 5  10 reviews

Current Resident: I grew up in the Town of Port Washington and have lived there all my life. I love the community and it's a great quite calm place to grow up. While it's a small town and Port Washington City isn't that much larger, Port has accessabiltiy to Milwaukee and is close enough to other larger cities that you don't have to feel like you are missing out on the big city life.
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• grade B+

• grade A

• 1,435 Population

Belgium

• Town in Wisconsin
• Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Former Resident: Belgium is a friendly neighborhood for people of all ages. There are at least three parks that are well kept and fun for the kids. For the adults, there is a bar on Main street has to warm welcoming ambience of small town folk. As someone who grew up in this peaceful little town, I was never disappointed. I spent many cherished years enjoying the parks, restaurants, and neighborly citizens in the safe, peaceful town of Belgium, Wisconsin.
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• grade B+

• grade A minus

• 2,322 Population

Belgium Town

• Town in Wisconsin
• Rating 3.62 out of 5  13 reviews

Niche User: I live in the country on a farm. I love it out here, it's peaceful, quite, friendly neighborhood, and the best thing of all is my little girl gets to see animals everyday, learn about them and learn responsibility at a young age and she loves it!
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• grade B+

• grade B+

• 1,617 Population

Saukville Town

• Suburb in Wisconsin
• Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: It is very friendly and safe environment! Everything isn't to far away and there is always something to do. The people here are respectful and nice, and will gladly help open the door or give you kind gesture. The place is great for kids, there are some parks nearby. As well, its the almost- perfect scenery around the summer time.
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• grade B+

• grade B+

• 1,805 Population

Fredonia

• Town in Wisconsin
• Rating 3.83 out of 5  6 reviews

Former Resident: This town is a quaint little neighborhood with friendly faces and a lovely community. However, they do not seem to put up signs when requested by the community members. For example, if a yield sign or stop sign fell they would just leave it sit.
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• grade B

• grade B

• 2,459 Population

Fredonia Town

• Town in Wisconsin
• Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade B minus

• grade B

• 1,993 Population

Waubeka

• Town in Wisconsin
• Rating 3.71 out of 5  7 reviews

Niche User: I have not seen one police car in this area with his lights on. We have had no major crime either.
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• grade C

• grade B

• 681 Population