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Gresham, WI


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Gresham, Wisconsin

Gresham, Wisconsin, in Shawano county, is 44 miles NW of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 132 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village contains a population of approximately 575.

The People and Families of Gresham

In Gresham, about 48% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Gresham.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gresham had a median family income of $33,125.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Gresham favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,240. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Gresham Housing

Gresham has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Rents in Gresham tend toward the low side for Wisconsin. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the village the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Gresham, 93% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Gresham -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyGresham Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Gresham Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Gresham Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Gresham, WI

Comparing Gresham 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 Population79
Senior Citizens66
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men41
Racial Diversity34
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty52
People in Middle Class or Better41
College Educated Adults32
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Housing Recently Built54
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