River Falls, WI Area Guide

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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 31% lower than the Wisconsin average
Cost of living in River Falls is 9% higher than the Wisconsin average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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River Falls Wisconsin: Family Friendly Environment 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

A- Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in River Falls? The cost of living in River Falls is 104/100 - which is 9% higher than Wisconsin.

4% more expensive than average

4% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

A+ Crime

What is the crime rate in River Falls? River Falls crime rates are 990, which are 31% lower than Wisconsin

990 per 100k people

53% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

53% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

B Employment

What is the median income in River Falls? The median income in River Falls is $94,666 which is 16% higher than Wisconsin.

Median household income

$94,66616% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$43,5573% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

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 $406,469 - which is 35% higher than Wisconsin

Median home value

$406,46924% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$1,3616% lower than the US average

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

12% higher than the US average

School test scores

8% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

8% lower than the US average

A+ User Ratings

Is River Falls a good place to live? River Falls has an overall rating of 92% from 3 reviews.

Overall user rating

3 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

2 total surveys