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Slinger, Wisconsin

Slinger, Wisconsin, in Washington county, is 22 miles N of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 28 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 3,901.

The People and Families of Slinger

In Slinger, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Slinger had a median family income of $55,607. An unusual characteristic of Slinger is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the village is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, Michael Peroutka was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Slinger ($500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Slinger Housing

About 68% of housing units in Slinger are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction. People in Slinger pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Slinger, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Slinger Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Slinger Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Slinger Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Slinger People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Slinger, WI

Comparing Slinger 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 Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity45
Age of the Population44
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime32

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