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Hales Corners, Wisconsin

Hales Corners, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is 6 miles S of West Allis, Wisconsin (center to center) and 10 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The people of the village are in the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan area. Hales Corners has a population of 7,765.

The People and Families of Hales Corners

In Hales Corners, about 58% of adults are married.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Hales Corners.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hales Corners had a median family income of $66,136. Hales Corners is full of successful families and individuals. The village has a large middle class. Hales Corners isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The village benefits from its educated workforce. Hales Corners, compared to most villages like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Hales Corners residents, with $800. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Hales Corners Housing

In Hales Corners, 62% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the village rent a large number of single bedroom units. Hales Corners has higher property taxes than most places in Wisconsin, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Hales Corners, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHales Corners Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyHales Corners Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Hales Corners Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 9%Hales Corners Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Hales Corners College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Hales Corners People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Hales Corners Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Hales Corners, WI

Comparing Hales Corners 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
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population53
Racial Diversity39
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use69

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents31
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime65

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