Cost Of Living
Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.
Housing
The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.
Amenities
It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.
Commute
Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.
Ratings
Polls and surveys done by AreaVibes among area residents did not yield positive feedback when it came to the walkability of amenities, safety, nearby parks and the overall sense of community.
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| Statistic | Mercer | Wisconsin | National |
| Average one way commute | 23min | 22min | 26min |
| Workers who drive to work | 76.5% | 80.7% | 76.4% |
| Workers who carpool | 14.2% | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Workers who walk | 1.8% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Working from home | 6.2% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
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