The Brief
- Livability ranked 50 small cities in the U.S. based on different livability metrics.
- Two cities in Wisconsin made the top 50 on the list.
- The list factored in components such as affordability, housing, transportation, health, safety, and more.
MILWAUKEE – Livability compiled a list of the 50 best small cities in the U.S., and two Wisconsin cities have made the cut. The quality of life website measured several data points to score the town’s livability based on health, economy, safety, environment, transportation, education, housing, and amenities.
Mequon
Local perspective:
The highest-ranking best small city in Wisconsin on the list was Mequon. The city came in at 12th with a LivScore of 789 out of 1,000. This Milwaukee suburb was praised for its Lake Michigan bluffs, IPA culture, regional trails, top-ranked school systems, and low crime rate.
Mequon scored the highest for its performance in health, education, and safety. Here are some other scores the small city received on a score out of 100:
- Amenities: 57
- Economy: 68
- Education: 90
- Environment: 48
- Health: 92
- Housing & Cost of Living: 72
- Safety: 92
- Transportation: 87
Livability also listed top reasons they would recommend for moving to Mequon.
- Mequon is home to beautiful natural settings. There are 500 acres of protected wetlands and forests in the city.
- The town center in Mequon has great food options and other local entertainment offerings.
- The area offers excellent education options within its Mequon-Theinsville School District. Their local public schools consistently rank among the top 3 in the state.
- The job market is doing very well in Mequon. The city has major employment opportunities with healthcare facilities and research centers.
- It’s easy to get to Milwaukee from Mequon. The city is positioned right along the highway to get to downtown or the airport in about 20 minutes.
Some quick facts Livability listed about Mequon include:
- Median home value: $477,449
- Median Property Tax: $5,493
- Population: 25,664
- Average commute: 20 minutes
- Median household income: $157,291
- Median monthly rent: $1,650
Brookfield
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