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Owen, WI


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Owen, Wisconsin

Owen, Wisconsin, in Clark county, is 46 miles E of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 123 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 936.

The People and Families of Owen

In Owen, about 55% of adults are married.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Owen had a median family income of $37,955. Home offices are common in Owen.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Owen Housing

In Owen, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Owen without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Owen, 89% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Owen; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyOwen Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Owen Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Owen Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Owen, WI

Comparing Owen 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
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men41
Racial Diversity44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty41
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better41
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work97
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Property Taxes410
Housing Recently Built32
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