Best Places to Live in Eau Claire Metro Area, Wisconsin

Eau Claire, WI Metropolitan Area: A picturesque city located in western Wisconsin, Eau Claire is full of natural beauty and recreational activities. From meandering river trails to vibrant downtown hot spots—those visiting Eau Claire can explore attractions such as taking in the stunning views at Hoffman Hills State Park; enjoying a show at UW-Eau Claire’s Zorn Arena or indulging in delicious local cuisine. With its welcoming atmosphere, bustling nightlife, and abundance of outdoor activities—it’s easy to see why people consider Eau Claire an ideal destination for any type of traveler. Small city - Northwest Wisconsin .

State: Wisconsin
County: Eau Claire, Chippewa, 2 total
Metro Area: Eau Claire Metro Area
City: Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, 48 total

Zip Codes: 54703, 54701, 54729, 54720, 54724, 54768, 54727, 54742, 54722, 54757, 15 total
Cost of Living: -10.5% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 838 ft above sea level

Eau Claire, Wi Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Attractive setting
Low crime
Healthcare

Cons
Harsh winters
Recent economic weakness
Low ethnic diversity

What Bert Has To Say About Eau Claire Metro Area

Eau Claire lies along I-94 about 60 miles east of the Minnesota border and Mississippi River and 80 miles east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. A former logging town with more diversified industry today, Eau Claire is a gateway to wilderness and recreation areas to the north and northeast. The attractive town has older buildings and shady streets along a graceful bend in the Chippewa River. The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire adds about 10,000 students and some college town flavor. The outskirts, mostly above the valley, are quite spread out with a number of light manufacturing firms and retail developments mainly south and east of downtown.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Eau Claire Metro Area is 4.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Eau Claire Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Eau Claire Metro Area's cost of living is 10.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Eau Claire Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the Eau Claire metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Eau Claire metro area remained slightly Republican, 49.5% to 48.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Eau Claire Metro Area's population is 171,083 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 4.4%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19.7 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Eau Claire Metro Area is $255,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 14.9%.

SCHOOLS

Eau Claire Metro Area public schools spend $13,920 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.1 students per teacher in Eau Claire Metro Area. More Education

Best Places to Live in Eau Claire Rankings

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#15	Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Small Towns)
#16	Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Small Towns)
#28	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
#46	Most Competitive Public Colleges

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Housing Market in Eau Claire

It's a good time to buy in Eau Claire. Home Appreciation is up 14.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Eau Claire is $255,500.

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ZIP CODES IN EAU CLAIRE METRO AREA, WISCONSIN

54703, 54701, 54729, 54720, 54724, 54768, 54727, 54742, 54722, 54757, 15 total

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