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Horicon, WI


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Horicon, Wisconsin

Horicon, Wisconsin, in Dodge county, is 36 miles NW of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 46 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. About 3,775 people people live in Horicon.

The People and Families of Horicon

In Horicon, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Horicon had a median family income of $58,393. Overall, families in Horicon are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Horicon does not have a large underclass. It turns out that the city is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($750) in Horicon than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Horicon Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Horicon, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Horicon, 89% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in Horicon enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHoricon Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHoricon Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Horicon People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Horicon Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Horicon Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Horicon Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Horicon Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Horicon Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Horicon, WI

Comparing Horicon 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity57
Age of the Population45
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home31
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built44
Affordability of Rents33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime56

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