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Avoca, WI


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Avoca, Wisconsin

Avoca, Wisconsin, in Iowa county, is 47 miles W of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 122 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 608.

The People and Families of Avoca

In Avoca, about 49% of adults are married. Avoca offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the village, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Avoca had a median family income of $31,786.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Avoca gave more campaign money ($4,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Avoca Housing

Owners occupy 78% of the housing units in Avoca. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. One of the strengths of Avoca is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the village?

Commuting

In Avoca, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 12%Avoca Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 19%Avoca Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Avoca, WI

Comparing Avoca 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 Citizens66
Male Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men62
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population56
Racial Diversity56
Children Under 5 Years Old43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty31
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built66
Affordability of Property Taxes49
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