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Port Edwards, WI


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Port Edwards, Wisconsin

Port Edwards, Wisconsin, in Wood county, is 69 miles W of Oshkosh, Wisconsin (center to center) and 133 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are 1,944 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Port Edwards

In Port Edwards, about 60% of adults are married. When people think of Port Edwards, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

There are a lot of senior citizens in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Edwards had a median family income of $54,801. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Port Edwards.

Port Edwards Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Port Edwards that were owner-occupied was 85%.

Commuting

In Port Edwards, 94% of commuters drive to work. The village offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Port Edwards is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Port Edwards Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Port Edwards Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Port Edwards People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Port Edwards Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Port Edwards Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Port Edwards College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Port Edwards Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Port Edwards, WI

Comparing Port Edwards 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 Men98
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women86
Age of the Population89
Racial Diversity79
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built44
Affordability of Rents34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Affordability of Property Taxes24
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