Wind Point, WI

Wind Point, Wisconsin

Wind Point contains a population of approximately 1,853.

The People and Families of Wind Point

In Wind Point, about 78% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Wind Point, at least compared to other villages of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wind Point had a median family income of $100,614. The typical family in Wind Point is better off than most in Wisconsin. The village has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Wind Point have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the village. In Wind Point, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Wind Point Housing

Wind Point has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 99% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Wisconsin, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.

Commuting

In Wind Point, 94% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Wind Point do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Wind Point, WI

Comparing Wind Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Wind Point Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Wind Point Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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