Relocation Guide 2019-2020

Located just to the north of Milwaukee County, Ozaukee is the second-smallest county in the state and the least-populated county in the metropolitan area; however, it is a virtual treasure chest of historical sites and stunning lakefront landscapes . It is also one of the more rapidly developing counties in the area. Mequon and Thiensville have become prime locations for residential developments because of their proximity to Milwaukee. Ozaukee County is best known, however, for its many quaint towns , country inns , and octagonal barns . Stretching vertically along the Lake Michigan shoreline north of Milwaukee, Ozaukee County has kept its rich commercial heritage alive. Cedarburg’s Cedar Creek Settlement , a collection of 25 shops, boutiques and galleries housed in a restored woolen mill, is a major shopping attraction, drawing visitors from throughout the region. Port Washington , the county’s first settlement, was once a major commercial fishing port and still boasts one of the area’s finest marinas. It is also a major manufacturing center, with several business parks located on the city’s west side. Ozaukee County is rich in natural beauty. Harrington Beach State Park , located north of Port Washington, is one of the most scenic state parks in the state. The Ozaukee Interurban Trail is a converted 30-mile railroad right-of-way that is now used by walkers, joggers and cyclists. Whether you choose to live in Port Washington, historic Cedarburg or suburban Mequon, you’ll enjoy the pace of life in Ozaukee County. Mequon/Thiensville Mequon and Thiensville are the urban communities of Ozaukee County, accounting for more than one-third of the county’s population. The Milwaukee River meanders lazily through the two communities, which are located at the southern edge of the county. Mequon’s beautiful scenery and rural location have made it one of the most affluent and rapidly growing suburbs in the area. It boasts majestic lakeshore bluffs, stately homes, numerous golf courses and easy access to the interstate. Many 57 57 84 33 33 32 32 32 32 143 60 60 167 167 181 Belgium Fredonia Newburg Saukville Port Washington Cedarburg Grafton Mequon Thiensville 3 miles N H NN 43 43 Lake Michigan POPULATION: 88,217 COUNTY SEAT: Port Washington THIENSVILLE village.thiensville.wi.us Schools: Mequon-Thiensville 40 minutes 17 miles $428,100 $17.23 $60,656 3,190 MEQUON mequon.govoffice.com Schools: Mequon-Thiensville 30 minutes 13 miles $399,500 $14.37 MUNICIPALITY Website Median 2018 Home Sales Price Tax Rate Median Income Population $109,488 23,856 Time to Airport Miles to Downtown O Z A U K E E C O U N T Y Historic Villages & Suburban Energy ozaukee county 78 YOUR RELOCATION RESOURCE