Living in Eau Claire (Wisconsin)
Eau Claire (Wisconsin) is a large place in Wisconsin, United States, home to 67,778 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 2%, #214 of 12,111), low-income families (top 7%, #559 of 8,006), single parents (top 11%, #656 of 6,237).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Eau Claire (Wisconsin)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- The Chippewa runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 47 min and sets around 23:28; in late June it sets around 3:56.
How Eau Claire (Wisconsin) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Wisconsin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 62 | #1,479 of 11,898 | #93 of 285 | Map |
| Low-income household | 56 | #1,105 of 9,771 | #78 of 208 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #559 of 8,006 | #54 of 169 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #656 of 6,237 | #51 of 126 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #4,826 of 9,474 | #112 of 209 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #1,750 of 9,474 | #50 of 209 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #5,602 of 10,762 | #89 of 234 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 62 | #1,871 of 7,271 | #62 of 146 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 42 | #4,236 of 8,006 | #141 of 169 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #214 of 12,111 | #34 of 276 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 55 | #3,939 of 7,271 | #80 of 146 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #1,558 of 9,474 | #40 of 209 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 54 | #6,602 of 18,063 | #303 of 468 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 14 | #10,688 of 16,523 | #285 of 418 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 54 | #5,414 of 18,063 | #308 of 468 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #4,736 of 16,523 | #109 of 418 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 54 | #5,730 of 21,167 | #94 of 573 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,878 of 12,111 | #140 of 276 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 44 | #6,998 of 12,111 | #168 of 276 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Altoona (Wisconsin) 4 km
- Lake Hallie 8 km
- Chippewa Falls 16 km
- Menomonie 34 km
- Lake City (Minnesota) 73 km
- Rice Lake 80 km
- Winona (Minnesota) 85 km
- Red Wing 86 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.