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Gays Mills, WI


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Gays Mills, Wisconsin

Gays Mills, Wisconsin, in Crawford county, is 38 miles SE of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 149 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are an estimated 625 people in the village.

The People and Families of Gays Mills

In Gays Mills, about 58% of adults are married.

Gays Mills has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gays Mills had a median family income of $36,607. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Gays Mills.

Gays Mills Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Gays Mills is owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Gays Mills is known in Wisconsin for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the village.

Commuting

In Gays Mills, 84% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Gays Mills.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyGays Mills Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Gays Mills Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Gays Mills, WI

Comparing Gays Mills 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population78
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Women62
Well-Paid Single Men41
Racial Diversity22
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People in Middle Class or Better41
Median Family Income41
People Above Poverty41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work32
Short Commute Times31
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents810
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Property Taxes510
Housing Recently Built43
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