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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Oliver Green

Quick question about Wausau

We're a young couple and Median household income is $61,877, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $950/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $950 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that....

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Quinn J.

Studio apartments in Wausau -options?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 39,893, Wausau is a smaller city. Median household income is $61,877, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 9.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $950 for rent h...

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Willow Bailey

Wausau job market vs Los Angeles

Hello, I'm a 41-year-old pharmacist and You can expect to pay around $950 for rent here. Median household income is $61,877, which feels about average for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective...

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Chloe Young

What I wish I knew before living in Wausau

So, I'm retired and With a population of 39,893, Wausau is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 9.0%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $950/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cos...

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phoenix_asher

Raising a family in Wausau -thoughts?

I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $155,900, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 9.0%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Cameron Martin

Biggest downsides of living in Wausau?

I'm a 28-year-old graphic designer and You can expect to pay around $950 for rent here. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

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Oliver Green

Remote worker thinking about Wausau

Hey, With a population of 39,893, Wausau is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wh...

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Anna Gray

Wausau job market vs Austin

Born and raised here. Rent is about $950/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What would you do?

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Ariana Cox

Is it worth buying in Wausau?

Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $155,900, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What are your go-to spots? Property taxes are hi...

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Logan H.

Is Wausau good for remote workers?

Anyone else feel this way? Household incomes average around $61,877 in Wausau. With a population of 39,893, Wausau is a smaller city. Rent is about $950/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfec...

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Nicholas Collins

Wausau housing prices -when will it stop?

Hey everyone, It's a a smaller city city with about 39,893 people. Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Let me know your th...

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Ariana Cox

Planning a move to Wausau -neighborhoods?

Been meaning to ask this. Homes are going for about $155,900 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Caroline Foster

Is it worth buying in Wausau?

Hey folks, The median home value here is around $155,900, which is actually reasonable. The weather takes some getting used to. Worth the trade-offs?

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Genesis Perez

Wausau in the winter -how bad?

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $61,877 in Wausau. Crime rate is something to consider -Wausau sits at 405.1 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cheers.

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Jose Taylor

Commute times in Wausau -how bad?

Hey folks, The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Should I be concerned?

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Anna Gray

Best restaurants in Wausau?

Random thought, Household incomes average around $61,877 in Wausau. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Jose Taylor

Commute times in Wausau -how bad?

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $950 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,893 people. Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough...

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