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Stanley, WI


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Stanley, Wisconsin

Stanley, Wisconsin, in Chippewa county, is 29 miles E of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 105 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is located in the Eau Claire metropolitan area. Stanley has a population of 1,898.

The People and Families of Stanley

In Stanley, about 52% of adults are married. Stanley offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Stanley if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stanley had a median family income of $41,964.

Political Inclinations

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

Stanley Housing

Owners occupy 70% of the housing units in Stanley. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of Stanley is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Stanley, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Stanley tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyStanley Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Stanley Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Stanley Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Stanley, WI

Comparing Stanley 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 Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women63
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men51
Racial Diversity56
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better74
People Above Poverty74
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times42
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Property Taxes510
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime55
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