Eau Claire, WI Area Guide

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Eau Claire Area Facts

  • Eau Claire has a Livability Score of 88/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Eau Claire crime rates are 43% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • Cost of living in Eau Claire is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average
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My Favorite City User Rating 5 rating By ejk ( Nov 29, 2016) I grew up in Eau Claire and I lived in Madison and Wausau before returning to Eau Claire. I am happy after all these years that I am back. Eau Claire is a great little city and has something for everyone. ...Read More Read Less
Eau Claire, WI - A Peaceful Place to Visit User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 10, 2010) I am a student at the University of Wisconsin. I have one more year, and I will have my nurses license. These last three years in Eau Claire have been a blast. There ware so many things to do here that I am thinking about staying after I graduate.

I have always been a big fan of ...Read More classical music, and I guess that is why I enjoy going to the symphony. If you want to enjoy a unique experience, I would recommend attending the Chippewa Valley Symphony. Not only do they have one of the best symphonies in the country, they have six beautiful gardens you can stroll around and see while listening to a concert.

One of the best places to eat and enjoy live music in the city of Eau Claire is the Acoustic Cafe. I like to go there because the prices are reasonable. This is where my friends and I go hang out every weekend and listen to the local musicians. They have a variety of fancy coffee to choose from. I like to go here and relax when I am needing a break from my studies.

The city of Eau Claire is so beautiful and there are a lot of outdoor activities to do. Fishing, canoeing and riding a bike are some of the favorite spring and summer activities.

The only thing is, I wish it would not get so cold during the winter, but it's a small price to pay to live in this great city of Eau Claire! Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Eau Claire? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      McDonough Playground
      University Park
      North River Fronts Park
      Hobart Playground
      Phoenix Park
      Haymarket Plaza
      Boyd Park
      Mount Tom Park

      Entertainment

      Children’s Museum of Eau Claire
      Eau Claire Regional Arts Center
      State Theater
      Downtown Theater
      Pablo Center at the Confluence
      Eau Claire Children's Theatre
      Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild
      Sarge Boyd Bandshell

      Food & Drink

      The Lakely
      Ramones Ice Cream Parlor
      Wigwam Tavern
      Jimmy John's
      Stella Blues
      Scooter's
      My Place
      Livery Restaurant aka Cowtown Saloon

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Eau Claire? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Eau Claire.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Eau Claire? The cost of living in Eau Claire is 98/100 - which is 2% higher than Wisconsin.
      Eau Claire
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Eau Claire? Eau Claire crime rates are 2,147, which are 43% higher than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      2,147 per 100k people

      6% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 47

      6% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -9%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Eau Claire? The median income in Eau Claire is $59,705 which is 9% higher than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $59,7058% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,5106% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Eau Claire a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mayo Cancer Center
      Emergency Room
      Mayo Clinic Health System-Luther Campus
      Marshfield Medical Center Eau Claire
      Sacred Heart Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Eau Claire home prices? Eau Claire home prices are $165,700 - which is 1% lower than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $165,70010% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $83412% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      11% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Eau Claire have good schools? The Eau Claire graduation rate is 91% - which is 4% higher than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      4% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Eau Claire a good place to live? Eau Claire has an overall rating of 95% from 18 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      18 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      16 total surveys

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