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Abbotsford, Wisconsin

Abbotsford, Wisconsin, in Clark county, is 58 miles E of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 135 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. About 1,956 people people live in Abbotsford.

The People and Families of Abbotsford

In Abbotsford, about 56% of adults are married.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Abbotsford nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Abbotsford had a median family income of $46,058.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($25) in Abbotsford than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Abbotsford Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Abbotsford, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Wisconsin.

Commuting

In Abbotsford, 89% of commuters drive to work. Abbotsford is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

Abbotsford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Abbotsford Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Abbotsford Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Abbotsford Affordability of Rents
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Abbotsford People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Abbotsford, WI

Comparing Abbotsford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Men96
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women73
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity45
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty85
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Rents79
Housing Recently Built77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Property Taxes38

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