Among the richest
Ozaukee County ranks 29th on list of 50 wealthiest areas in U.S.

By LISA CURTIS - GM Today Staff

May 28, 2009


OZAUKEE COUNTY - In the past year, Ozaukee County has been named among the top counties to raise a family, live a long life and maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is also a good place to be wealthy, according to recently released figures by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Among the top 50 municipalities with the highest per capita income, Ozaukee County ranked 29th with a per capita income of $60,059 in 2007. It is the only Wisconsin county or metropolitan area to make the list and only one of five counties in the Midwest to do so.

"I’m not surprised," said Mequon Mayor Christine Nuernberg. "I think Ozaukee County is a wonderful place to live and it’s not surprising it would attract high-income people who would value the beauty of the county."

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This story appeared in The Ozaukee News Graphic on May 28, 2009.