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Balsam Lake, WI


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Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, in Polk county, is 46 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village contains a population of approximately 950.

The People and Families of Balsam Lake

In Balsam Lake, about 55% of adults are married.

Unlike most villages, Balsam Lake has proportionately more males than females. The village boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Balsam Lake had a median family income of $42,708. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Balsam Lake.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Balsam Lake favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,100. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Balsam Lake Housing

Balsam Lake has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Balsam Lake, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the village tend toward the low side for Wisconsin.

Commuting

In Balsam Lake, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Balsam Lake Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Balsam Lake, WI

Comparing Balsam Lake 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Men85
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Housing Recently Built88
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes26
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