Eau Claire, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Eau Claire County County
Eau Claire, WI
At a Glance
How Eau Claire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eau Claire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Eau Claire a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Eau Claire residents earn a median household income of $65,369 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,527. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,254 business establishments, including 289 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eau Claire is $228,000 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,287. Median rent is $971/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Eau Claire reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,942/100K. The murder rate is 2.8/100K.
Education
35.0% of adults in Eau Claire hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eau Claire has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.