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Wausau, WI
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Population: 39,745
Home Price: $129,300
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Overview
Wausau is a small city in the state of Wisconsin with a population of 39,745. Wausau has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
14.9 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Wausau, WI
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Wausau
Wisconsin
United States
Per Capita Income
$33,145
$34,008
$32,693
Median Household Income
$53,800
$64,144
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
3.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
7.4%
10.5%
Age
Wausau
Wisconsin
United States
Median Age
38.6
42.9
42.3
Gender
Wausau
Wisconsin
United States
Male
48.4%
50.1%
49.8%
Female
51.6%
49.9%
50.2%
Race
Wausau
Wisconsin
United States
White
81.8%
90.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.8%
1.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.4%
2.7%
2.7%
Asian
11.7%
1.0%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.0%
1.4%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.3%
3.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Wausau
Wisconsin
United States
Median Home Price
$129,300
$166,852
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$709
$665
$801
Family Households
39.9%
39.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
28.9%
28.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
58.0%
72.6%
72.9%
Renters
42.0%
27.4%
27.1%
Education
Wausau
Wisconsin
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.5%
5.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
27.8%
27.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.7%
21.4%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.3%
11.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
19.6%
15.4%
15.0%
Proficiency
Wausau
Wisconsin
United States
Mathematics
41.4%
44.5%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
40.0%
43.0%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Wausau
Wisconsin
United States
Murder
2.6
1.6
3.0
Rape
109.1
32.3
38.0
Robbery
13.0
12.3
40.7
Assault
280.5
93.5
188.5
Property Crime
Wausau
Wisconsin
United States
Burglary
210.4
116.6
336.1
Theft
1028.4
1151.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
114.3
62.6
167.1
Arson
7.8
2.2
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Wausau, WI
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
red wine
taco
cheese
meat
wine
veggie
eatery
chef
pizza
comfort food
beer
menu items
taco bell
goto spot
wood fired
craft beer
pet treats
wine pairing
ice cream
sports teams
minnesota sports
high school football
sports announcer
sports leagues
football
teams
basketball
college football
baseball
country music
fantasy football
nfl
ncaa basketball
nba
hockey
music rockalt
youth baseball
major league
ncaa
inspired by
graphic design
landscapes
nft
nature
library
storytelling
creation
collection
creative
sculpture
craft
gallery
synthesizing
poetry
pfp
paintings
crafts
nfts
drawing
spending time
nintendo games
fps games
music rockalt
car enthusiast
books
tv shows
movies tv
camping
fishing
gamer aspiring
vinyl records
action figures
outdoors
fulltime
hunting
horror movies
mountain biking
nerdlove
camping hiking
sports
local news
marketing
music rockalt
public relations
film television
tv
metalhardcore
tv shows
movies tv
internet radio
red carpets
communications
lifestyle
classic rock
digital content
television
awardwinning
producer
storytelling
sports
warm weather
recreation area
winter
summer
music rockalt
air conditioning
ski
space
landscapes
mountain
camping
fishing
ice fishing
lakes
pickleball
pool
gardens
hunting
nature
new arrivals
funko
post office
merch
department store
eatery
vehicle wraps
car wash
soda
brands
mall
packaged
aldi
toys
sams club
farmers market
retail
advertising
grocery store
tees
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