2023 Best Places to Live in Ozaukee County

• Suburb of Milwaukee, WI

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  46 reviews

Current Resident: Mequon is a very cute city. It is closely connected to Thiensville, which is a smaller town bordering Mequon. All of our schools are in the Mequon-Thiensville School District, so it is easily accessible, with bus access to every school. We have multiple coffee shops and small restaurants in the area, as well as grocery stores. It is an extremely safe area, but in case of an unsafe circumstance, our police and fire departments are close-by and extremely responsive. Overall, there are many opportunities to meet new people and feel at home. There really isn't much I would change other than the housing options are very pretty, but very expensive. If the cost was lowered a bit, I think we would be able to spread more diversity in our area, which would be beneficial.... Read 46 reviews

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• grade A+

• Population 24,814

• Suburb of Milwaukee, WI

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  Rating 3.94 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.... Read 17 reviews

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• grade A+

• Population 3,284

• Suburb of Milwaukee, WI

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  Rating 4.49 out of 5  37 reviews

Current Resident: Moved here last year. Best decision! It's like living in Mayberry and a Hallmark Movie rolled into one. My children love the schools. I love the shopping. Quiet and safe. No political signs everywhere. People mind their own business and say, 'Hi!" Very dog-friendly. I lived on the Northshore for 20 years. No comparison to the charm Cedarburg has.... Read 37 reviews

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• grade A+

• Population 12,109

• Suburb of Milwaukee, WI

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  21 reviews

Current Resident: Port Washington is a one-of-a-kind city. This small-town atmosphere includes something for everyone, whether that be the little shops downtown, the quality restaurants, the family-friendly scenery, or the lake and beautiful marina we live on. My community is very giving and will do anything to help one another out. If you need something, you can just knock on someone's door and they get you what you need. Overall, my hometown of Port Washington is perfect for anyone looking to get a taste of small-town America!... Read 21 reviews

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• grade A

• Population 12,273

• Suburb of Milwaukee, WI

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  32 reviews

Current Resident: Grafton is a great suburb outside of Milwaukee that has a variety of local restaurants, activities and businesses to be a part of. It also has a variety of parochial school options and some large churches for the Christian community. Additionally, Grafton is one of the safest locations in the Milwaukee area.... Read 32 reviews

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• grade A

• Population 12,081

• Suburb of Milwaukee, WI

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  6 reviews

Current Resident: Saukville is a small little town on the edge of Milwaukee. Over the years I've seen the community develop and grow. Additonally, you can tell that the people who run Saukville take great pride in their community. Saukville hosts many charity events which benefit a variety of communities who are in need. Overall, Saukville is a really great place to live.... Read 6 reviews

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• grade A

• Population 4,294

• Suburb of Milwaukee, WI

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  40 reviews

Current Resident: Small, quiet suburb. Great for raising kids. Close enough to the city of Cedarburg to enjoy festivals and other events. Close enough to Milwaukee to go to concerts and restaurants.... Read 40 reviews

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• grade A+

• Population 6,123

• Suburb of Milwaukee, WI

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  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.... Read 10 reviews

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• grade A

• Population 4,327

• Suburb in Wisconsin

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  10 reviews

Former Resident: I enjoy seeing the lake and the lighthouse everyday when driving downtown. The high school has a lot of opportunities for students to succeed and discover their personal interests.... Read 10 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A

• Population 1,492

• Town in Wisconsin

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  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!... Read 13 reviews

• grade B+

• grade B+

• Population 1,639

• Town in Wisconsin

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  7 reviews

Current Resident: Fredonia is a very small town, with everyone knowing their community members and the like. Everyone is very kind to one another.... Read 7 reviews

• grade B+

• grade B

• Population 2,370

• Suburb in Wisconsin

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  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.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B

• grade B+

• Population 1,706

• Town in Wisconsin

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Current Resident: I love our community. Its residents and businesses alike are welcoming and friendly. There is a unique culture with the Luxembourg influence and lots of fun community events, from Summer Nights Live to Luxembourg Fest and the European Christmas celebration. Everyone watches out for each other and is always willing to chip in when someone needs something. We have a nice assortment of restaurants and bars with reasonable pricing and great service. It's a safe place to raise a family. I feel very lucky to have raised my children here.... Read 6 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade A minus

• Population 2,548

• Town in Wisconsin

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade B minus

• grade B

• Population 1,772

• Town in Wisconsin

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  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.... Read 7 reviews

• grade C+

• grade B

• Population 581