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Chenequa, WI


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Chenequa, Wisconsin

Chenequa, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 10 miles NW of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 25 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is located in the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan area. Chenequa has a population of 583.

The People and Families of Chenequa

In Chenequa, about 77% of adults are married. Lots of Chenequa people are married off.

You'll notice more men than women in the village compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chenequa had a median family income of $166,623. People in Chenequa generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Chenequa than most places. The village enjoys an educated population. In Chenequa, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Chenequa. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The village is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Chenequa Housing

Owners occupy 89% of the housing units in Chenequa. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Chenequa, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyChenequa Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyChenequa Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyChenequa College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyChenequa Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyChenequa Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyChenequa Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyChenequa People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Chenequa Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Chenequa Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Chenequa, WI

Comparing Chenequa 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens66
Racial Diversity45
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work53
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime99
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