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Chippewa Falls, WI Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Clara White

Cost of living reality check -Chippewa Falls

Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $194,800, which is actually reasonable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What neighborhoods would you suggest? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school s...

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Roman

Pros and cons of Chippewa Falls after 10 years

Hey, It's a a small town city with about 14,643 people. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $194,800 on average. You can expect to pay around $910 for rent here. Median household income is $62,133, which feels about average for the area. There's a real sense...

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Lily Martin

Raising a family in Chippewa Falls -thoughts?

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Chippewa Falls sits at 351.2 per 100K. Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work...

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Madelyn Bailey

Raising a family in Chippewa Falls -thoughts?

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Roman

Starting a business in Chippewa Falls?

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and It's a a small town city with about 14,643 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better f...

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Bennett

First time home buyer in Chippewa Falls

Born and raised here. Median household income is $62,133, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 14,643, Chippewa Falls is a small town. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here? Thanks in advance!

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Clara White

Housing market in Chippewa Falls right now

Curious what people think. We have two kids and Median household income is $62,133, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Chippewa Falls sits at 351.2 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Has anyone dealt with this? The parks and outdoor ar...

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Roman

Moving to Chippewa Falls with kids -good idea?

So, I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $194,800 on average. With a population of 14,643, Chippewa Falls is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know w...

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Oliver Rivera

How is Chippewa Falls for outdoor activities?

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. Median household income is $62,133, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 45--F, so bundle up in winter. Crime rate is something to consider -Chippewa Falls sits at 351.2 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, b...

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