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City of Oconomowoc Home Page Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin's Lake Country, Oconomowoc is a community that shines year round. Celebrated in song, steeped in rich history.
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| If Oconomowoc area residents aren’t hard at work, chances are they’re out enjoying the area’s myriad of recreational and cultural activities including shopping, festivals, and special events throughout the year.
With many lakes, parks, and sporting venues, recreational activities in the Oconomowoc area are abundant and change with the seasons. |
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When it comes to shopping, the Oconomowoc area does not disappoint. From small, specialty and artisan boutiques, to a 60-store premium outlet mall, to more than one million square feet and over 170 stores in one of the newest and most modern lifestyle centers in the Midwest, you are sure to find what you are looking for (and likely many other things in the process!).
The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors a number of events throughout the year, including street dances during the summer, a Farmer’s Market every Saturday from May through October and Gallery Night events in May, August and November. On Thursday evenings throughout the summer, the Badgerland Water Ski Show Team presents free shows on Fowler Lake. Concerts are held throughout the summer in the community band shell. Oconomowoc’s annual Christmas parade celebrates the holiday season.
Please view ourmember directory for a wide variety of lodging, dining, and shopping Chamber members, and please visit ourcalendar for a comprehensive listing of upcoming events.
In addition to the local links below, Oconomowoc is in close proximity to hundreds of popular Wisconsin destinations. Please consult theWisconsin Department of Tourism for more information.
Recreation
- City of Oconomowoc Parks and Recreation Department – Administers 33 parks, and sponsors activities and fitness programs for youths and adults ranging from ballroom dance to Tae Kwon Do, and organized league play in a variety of sports. The Department also hosts courses in hunting and boating safety.
- Department of Natural Resources – This link provides comprehensive information to outdoor activities such as camping, hunting, trapping & fishing, and including lake access throughout the state. Oconomowoc is located in Waukesha County in southeastern Wisconsin. This site also includes information regarding the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest (Ice Age Trail), encompassing 21,000 acres of wooded, glacial moraine. The forest’s extensive network of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails includes the 31-mile Ice Age National Scenic trail, which traverses the forest also accommodates camping, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and boating.
- Fishing – Another good fishing site describing the types of fish found in Oconomowoc area lakes is found here.
- Glacial Drumlin Trail – A multi-use recreational trail running from Cottage Grove to Waukesha. During most of the year, bicyclists, in-line skaters, hikers and joggers use the 47-mile trail. In winter, it’s open to skiers and snowmobilers.
- Golf
- Lapham Peak – A 671-acre park in Delafield, also features hiking, biking, horseback riding, and groomed cross-country skiing trails.
- Olympia Resort and Spa – The resort includes the Olympia Sports Center, featuring golf, racquet, bowling and downhill skiing
- Waukesha County Park System – This link provides comprehensive information on all County park activities including Oconomowoc’s neighboring Nashotah Park, as well as boating access run by the county.
- Winter Activities
- YMCA – Located in the Pabst Farms development, the YMCA provides an array of sports programs and activities for the entire family in its new state of the art 115,000-square-foot facility.
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Shopping Areas
- Brown Street Marketplace – Located at Highways P & Z.
- Downtown Oconomowoc
- The Shops at Pabst Farms – A state-of-the-art lifestyle center currently under development by General Growth Properties at the intersection of I94 and Highway 67.
- Johnson Creek Premium Outlets – Located approximately 20 minutes west of Oconomowoc in Johnson Creek off of I94.
- Prairie Creek Shopping Center – Located at Highways P & Z.
- Summit Center Market Place – Located on Highway 67.
- Whitman Park Plaza – Located on Highway 67.
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Events & Attractions
- Badgerland Water Ski Show – A Division 1 national competitor as well as world record holding ski team that offers weekly shows on Fowler Lake.
- Holy Hill – National Shrine of Mary – A neighboring international attraction.
- Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts – One of the nation’s best juried art fairs. Held the third weekend in August for more than 30 years, the event features music on three stages, food booths, children’s art activities and artwork by local and nationally-known artists.
- Outdoor Concerts
- Parades
- Street Dances – held twice a year and sponsored by the Oconomowoc Chamber of Commerce.
| Demographic and Housing Market Data for Oconomowoc, WI: |
| Census Data |
Oconomowoc |
Waukesha County |
Wisconsin |
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| Population |
28,656 |
364,304 |
5,313,456 |
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| Area in square miles |
113 |
635 |
55,369 |
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| People per sq. mi. |
254 |
573 |
96 |
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| Median Age |
39 |
38 |
38 |
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| Median Family Income |
$70,000 |
$70,390 |
$47,205 |
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| Civilians |
53% |
54% |
51% |
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| Armed Forces |
0% |
0% |
0% |
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| Not in Labor Force |
23% |
21% |
24% |
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| Education Levels |
Oconomowoc |
Waukesha County |
Wisconsin |
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| K-12 |
25% |
24% |
32% |
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| High School Diploma |
19% |
19% |
22% |
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| College Graduate |
15% |
16% |
10% |
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| Post Graduate |
5% |
5% |
4% |
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| Real Estate Market Data |
Oconomowoc |
Waukesha County |
Wisconsin |
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| Total Housing Units |
7,310 |
94,838 |
1,111,657 |
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| Average Home Price |
$255,496 |
$220,877 |
$143,891 |
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| Median Rental Price |
$635 |
$633 |
$372 |
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| Owner Occupied |
71% |
74% |
61% |
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| Rental Units |
23% |
23% |
28% |
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| Vacant Units |
6% |
4% |
10% |
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| HomeGain Agents |
26 |
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