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Prentice, WI


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Prentice, Wisconsin

Prentice, Wisconsin, in Price county, is 77 miles NE of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 142 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village has a population of 626.

The People and Families of Prentice

In Prentice, about 56% of adults are married. Lots of people in Prentice live independently, in one-person housing.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Prentice had a median family income of $46,406. Home offices are common in Prentice.

Prentice Housing

In Prentice, 68% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Landlords in Prentice rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the village without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Prentice.

Commuting

In Prentice, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Property Taxes
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Affordability of Rents
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Comparative Profile of Prentice, WI

Comparing Prentice 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
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population78
Senior Citizens76
Well-Paid Single Men62
Racial Diversity67
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better41
People Above Poverty31
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Housing Recently Built67
Affordability of Property Taxes610
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