Lannon has evolved from a quarry town to a growing exurb
The village of Lannon has been hit by a new wave of homebuilding on the outer edge of Menomonee Falls. The Milwaukee exurb, about 35 minutes from the city, long relied on its limestone quarries and industrial parks for local jobs. “Lannon stone comes from there. There’s a big quarry in town, and that’s why the stone is called that,” says Jeremy Rynders, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty who has sold several homes in the area. “We use that stone for building a lot of houses in this area. A lot of people also use big pieces of limestone for landscaping and building benches.” Today, new construction and quick access to Interstate 41 are transforming Lannon into one of Milwaukee’s newest bedroom communities.
Newer builds meet with vintage properties along Lannon's streets
About 1,400 people live in Lannon. Though small in size, the community features a variety of housing options. Tree-lined streets in southeastern Lannon tend to be densely shaded. Homes here are mostly older, single-family residences built from the 1870s to the 2000s with prices ranging from $250,000 and $430,000. The southwestern corner of Lannon has mostly new construction in subdivisions offering larger lot sizes. Single-family homes and stand-alone condos built since 2015 have sold for $470,000 to $720,000; many were built as recently as 2024. “A new wave of homebuilding in neighboring communities has carried into Lannon, but there’s not as much as in Menomonee Falls or the medium-sized Sussex,” Rynders says. Lannon has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Corner bars and local restaurants sit at the corner of Main Street and Lannon Road
A small but diverse dining scene sits at the intersection of Main Street and Lannon Road. Mibb’s & Viv’s, in business since the 1950s, housed within an 1895-built hotel and , is locally known for its Friday fish fries. Just Smokin’ Barbecue specializes in both Texas-style barbecue and Wisconsin delicacies like pierogis and kielbasa. The McDugout Pub and Grill, decked out in Irish-themed décor, serves as the local sports bar and smash-burger venue. The nearest supermarkets are the Aldi in Germantown, 4 miles from home, and the Pick ‘n Save in Menomonee Falls, 6 miles around the corner.
Menomonee Park offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures
Lannon sits immediately next to Menomonee Park, which includes nearly 500 acres of wetlands, woods and former quarrying grounds. The 16-acre lake was created to reclaim a mining pit; today it is one of the area’s main summertime destinations. The Bugline Trail, which runs for nearly 16 miles to Merton, begins at the park and follows the path of an 1890s railroad. The Lannon Village Park has three baseball fields, a playground and a volleyball court.
A-rated schools in the Hamilton district
Students can start their education at Lannon Elementary School before attending Templeton Middle School and Hamilton High School; each school receives an A rating from Niche. Hamilton High offers extracurriculars like graphic arts, fine arts and robotics, plus AP courses and work-release programs for out-of-the-classroom learning.
Highway access to health care and big cities
Lannon’s proximity to Menomonee Falls puts it 2 miles from the Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital. Wisconsin Highway 175 connects Lannon to downtown Milwaukee within an 18-mile journey, while Waukesha is accessible within a 12-mile journey down Redford Boulevard.
Written By
Jacob Adelhoch
