This map shows the number of lakes in each Wisconsin county. Notice that there are many more lakes in the northern one third of the state and very few in the southern half. The fewest number of lakes are located in the southern one third of the state.

For decades, residents of Chicago and Milwaukee have been purchasing southern lakefront properties to satisfy their desire to own vacation property closer to home. Considering how few of Wisconsin's lakes are located in the southern half of the state, is it a wonder that the most expensive lakefront properties are located in these areas.