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River Falls Area Facts

  • River Falls has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • River Falls crime rates are 28% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • Cost of living in River Falls is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average
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River Falls Wisconsin: Family Friendly Environment User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I experienced an awesome time while living in River Falls Wisconsin. The city falls within both Pierce and St. Croix counties. River Falls is close to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan district. The suburban town has high employment and housing prospects. The cost of living h ...Read More ere is fairly low and the city is relevantly safe. River Falls houses the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Chippewa Valley Technical College. The county has a public school system in place that is above average across the nation.

Some of the best areas in River Falls Wisconsin surround the Kinnickinnic River which flows through the downtown central area of town. This area encompasses shopping, dining, and business districts. There are grandiose parks in the vicinity that offer walking, biking, and camping trails. It also has a multitude of recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The city is breathtaking during certain seasons. The weather can be daunting in winter. River Falls is very welcoming and family oriented. It is a great place to settle down and grow a family. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Veteran's Park
      Mound Park
      Mound Park
      Golf View West Park
      Tri-Angels Park
      Hoffman Park
      Golf View Park
      Tower Park

      Entertainment

      Falls Theater
      UWRF Observatory
      Ames Gallery
      Falon's Nest
      Kinnickinnic River Theater
      Melvin Wall Amphitheatre
      St. Croix Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Shooter Bar
      Bo's n' Mine
      Mell's Bar
      Bro's Bar and Grill
      Main Streeter
      Lazy River
      Emma's Bar
      Jimmy John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in River Falls? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in River Falls.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      7% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in River Falls? The cost of living in River Falls is 101/100 - which is 6% higher than Wisconsin.
      River Falls
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in River Falls? River Falls crime rates are 1,078, which are 28% lower than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      1,078 per 100k people

      53% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 93  

      53% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      64%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in River Falls? The median income in River Falls is $62,786 which is 15% higher than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $62,78613% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,9273% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      57% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      River Falls Area Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Vibrant Health Family Clinics

      A+ Housing

      What are River Falls home prices? River Falls home prices are $222,300 - which is 33% higher than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $222,30020% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8966% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does River Falls have good schools? The River Falls graduation rate is 93% - which is 6% higher than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      8% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is River Falls a good place to live? River Falls has an overall rating of 91% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      93%

      1 total surveys

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