Sign In Register
Bennett housing

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!
9 upvotes

7 Replies

Piper King
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
38 upvotes
local_claire87
Bought a house here in 2023 and the quality of life is solid. Property values have gone about the same since then.
34 upvotes
Catherine W.
same here
32 upvotes
Maverick Lewis
100%
29 upvotes
Vivian Jones
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in South. It's challenging for what you get.

Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in finance. If you're in government you might struggle.

People: Generally decent. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like seafood.

No regrets on my end..
25 upvotes
Audrey J.
noted, appreciate it
2 upvotes
Clara Baker
I'm a data analyst and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
1 upvotes
← Back to Chippewa Falls Community