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Oconomowoc, WI


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Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 15 miles NW of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 30 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is located in the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan area. Oconomowoc has a population of 12,382.

The People and Families of Oconomowoc

In Oconomowoc, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oconomowoc had a median family income of $62,950. People in Oconomowoc generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Oconomowoc than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Oconomowoc gave more campaign money ($47,050) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Oconomowoc Housing

Owners occupy 62% of the housing units in Oconomowoc. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Oconomowoc, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyOconomowoc Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Oconomowoc Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 11%Oconomowoc Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 11%Oconomowoc College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Oconomowoc Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Oconomowoc People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Oconomowoc, WI

Comparing Oconomowoc 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 Women910
Well-Paid Single Men89
Senior Citizens86
Female Share of the Population78
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built67
Affordability of Rents41
Affordability of Property Taxes32

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