Cost Of Living
The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.
Crime
With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.
Employment
The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.
Health & Safety
A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.
Commute
Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.
Ratings
AreaVibes conducted surveys and polls with locals who live in the area. The results were not favorable for walkability of amenities, parks, public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.
| Statistic | Bayfield | Wisconsin | National |
| Average one way commute | 9min | 22min | 26min |
| Workers who drive to work | 54.4% | 80.7% | 76.4% |
| Workers who carpool | 2.6% | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| Workers who take public transit | 4.8% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Workers who walk | 22.8% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Working from home | 13.2% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
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