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United States / Wisconsin / No Metro Area / Vilas County / Eagle River / Zip Codes
Eagle River, WI is an idyllic small town located in Vilas County. This picturesque town is home to a variety of local businesses, including Goldsmith Shores Marina, Timbers Bar & Grill and Bayfield Court Apartments. With an affordable two-bedroom rent of only $830 compared to the national average of $1,430, as well as a lower grocery cost index of 95 compared to 100 nationally, Eagle River is a great place to live and work. Local businesses offer numerous job opportunities in the hospitality and food sectors such as waiters and bartenders at Timbers Bar & Grill or marina staff at Goldsmith Shores Marina. Additional employment opportunities can be found in retail stores such as Walmart or Kwik Trip convenience stores. With its tranquil environment and numerous employment prospects, Eagle River provides something for everyone who loves nature without sacrificing career opportunities.

Eagle River has an unemployment rate of 7.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Eagle River has seen the job market increase by 1.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 36.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Eagle River
- The Sales Tax Rate for Eagle River is 5.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Eagle River is 6.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Eagle River
- The average income of a Eagle River resident is $17,868 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Eagle River resident is $37,200 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyEagle River, WisconsinUnited States
  76
  -2.8%-6.2%
  36.3%33.5%
  5.5%6.2%
  6.3%4.6%
  $24,699$37,638
  $37,200$69,021
  $43,235$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  8.1%6.8%
  5.5%10.0%
  4.5%2.5%
  18.4%11.0%
  1.5%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  1.9%1.9%
  2.1%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  3.1%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  5.5%4.2%
  6.0%9.3%
  9.2%14.0%
  2.1%2.1%
  21.6%7.0%
  7.3%4.8%
  2.4%4.7%
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Over 11 years ago

This an outdoors town. When it comes to outdoor recreation this is "the" Northwoods hotspot. It's touristy so during the winter and summer the population swells quite  More

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