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Wales, WI


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Wales, Wisconsin

Wales, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 7 miles W of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 23 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The people of the village are in the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan area. Wales has a population of 2,523.

The People and Families of Wales

In Wales, about 74% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Wales. "Full house" describes much of the households in the village, with the many large families there.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Wales.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wales had a median family income of $77,468. Wales is full of successful families and individuals. The village has a large middle class. Wales isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The village benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Wales residents, with $3,200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Wales Housing

In Wales, 85% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the village may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Wales has higher property taxes than most places in Wisconsin, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Wales, 95% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the village use public transportation more than most people in similar villages.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWales Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWales People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWales Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Wales College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Wales Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Wales, WI

Comparing Wales 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men73
Well-Paid Single Women63
Age of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity34
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times53
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes11
People Living Alone11
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