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Fox Point, WI


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Fox Point, Wisconsin

Fox Point, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is 8 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan area. Fox Point contains a population of approximately 7,012.

The People and Families of Fox Point

In Fox Point, about 66% of adults are married.

Fox Point boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fox Point had a median family income of $94,348. The typical family in Fox Point is better off than most in Wisconsin. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Fox Point. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better). 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 Fox Point. In the village, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Fox Point favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $24,450. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Fox Point.

Fox Point Housing

Fox Point has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 85% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Wisconsin, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.

Commuting

In Fox Point, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyFox Point Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyFox Point College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFox Point Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFox Point Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFox Point People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Fox Point Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Fox Point Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Fox Point Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Fox Point Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Fox Point, WI

Comparing Fox Point 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
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use47
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built33
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime108

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