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Oconomowoc
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
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Milwaukee

Oconomowoc

#25 in Best Places to Buy a House in Milwaukee Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Oconomowoc is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 17,969. Oconomowoc is in Waukesha County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Oconomowoc offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Oconomowoc there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Oconomowoc and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Oconomowoc are highly rated.
    About Oconomowoc...
    Population
    17,969
    Suburb of
    Milwaukee
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $290,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,050
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      28.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      11.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      11.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      11.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      5.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      474
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      35.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Oconomowoc

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $95,914
    National
    $69,021
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