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Living in Superior, WI

Ranks better than 86% of areas Follow

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Superior Area Facts

Superior has a Livability Score of 86_/100, which is considered exceptional
Superior crime rates are 69% higher than the Wisconsin average
Cost of living in Superior is 4% lower than the Wisconsin average

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What do the locals think about Superior?

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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Superior Reviews

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Bad weather, over-priced, run-down housing and lots of low-paying part-time jobs 1 rating By Anonymous ( May 30, 2019) Bad weather, over-priced, run-down housing, lots of low-paying part-time jobs and alcoholism and domestic violence tend to be a problem here. Nice to visit for a weekend in the summer but otherwise, take a pass. ...Read More Read Less

Superior, WI: On the Tip of Lake Superior 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Superior is a cute little city on the easternmost tip of Lake Superior. If you are looking for a quiet, small city that still has a few opportunities for fun, Superior might be the right choice for you. Younger people might not enjoy Superior as much because it is a bit of a driv ...Read More e from bigger cities that can offer a lot more, though.

Mariner Mall is a fun place to hang out and I think it's the best area in Superior. The University of Wisconsin also has a campus here which is great if you're an existing student or you'd like to take new courses. You won't find many great jobs here but there is enough to get by. The real estate is affordable too.

If you like to be outside, Superior Municipal Forest is a fantastic place. I go there often with my dog to go hiking when the weather is nice. It can be a fun place to camp on the weekend too. Read Less

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Compare Superior, WI Livability

A+ Amenities

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

Parks

Center City Park

18th & Oakes Park

Jack Ennis Playground

Benny Peterson Park

Hammond Park

Wade Bowl Park

Kelly Park

Swings

Entertainment

Flame Nightclub

The Main Club

Phantom Galleries

Hanni Strahl Concert Hall

Harrington Arts Center

A World of Accordions Museum

Douglas County Historical Museum

Thorpe Langley Auditorium

Food & Drink

Erbert & Gerbert's

7 West Taphouse

Keyport Lounge & Liquor

Dugout Lounge

Hardee's

Capri Bar Tavern

Third Base Bar & Grill

Steel Toe Pub

A+ Commute

Is public transit available in Superior? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Superior.

Drive to Work

76%

1% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

2%

3% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

6%

3% higher than the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Superior? The cost of living in Superior is 92/100 - which is 4% lower than Wisconsin.

8% less expensive than average

4% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

C+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Superior? Superior crime rates are 2,425, which are 69% higher than Wisconsin

2,425 per 100k people

14% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

14% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

C Employment

What is the median income in Superior? The median income in Superior is $73,420 which is 10% lower than Wisconsin.

Median household income

$73,42010% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$43,0004% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

49% lower than the US average

B Health & Safety

Is Superior a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior

Pharmacies

Essentia Health-Superior East Pharmacy

Essentia Health-Superior Pharmacy

Walgreens

CVS Pharmacy

Doctors

A+ Housing

What are Superior home prices? Superior home prices are $224,230 - which is 26% lower than Wisconsin

Median home value

$224,23031% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$1,16919% lower than the US average

12% lower than the US average

C- Schools

Does Superior have good schools? The Superior graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Wisconsin

High school grad. rates

8% higher than the US average

School test scores

11% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

8% lower than the US average

D User Ratings

Is Superior a good place to live? Superior has an overall rating of 54% from 10 reviews.

Overall user rating

10 total ratings

User reviews rating

2 total reviews

User surveys rating

8 total surveys