Hales Corners, WI

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):

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Hales Corners Almanac

Hales Corners Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hales Corners Public Libraries

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Hales Corners Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Hales Corners residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Hales Corners Colleges

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