Livability Score

88
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (14) A+
Star Cup
Coffee Shop
Northbound Supply Co.
Coffee Shop
Olson's Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
ECDC - Eau Claire Dowtown Coffee
Coffee Shop
Soul Brewed Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Acoustic Cafe
Coffee Shop
Shift Cyclery & Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Grand Avenue Cafe
Coffee Shop
Klaus Haus
Coffee Shop
The Cabin
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The French Press
Coffee Shop
The Danc'n Bean
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (20) A+
Children’s Museum of Eau Claire
Museum
Eau Claire Regional Arts Center
Theatre Arts
State Theater
Theatre Arts
Downtown Theater
Cinema
Pablo Center at the Confluence
Theatre Arts
Eau Claire Children's Theatre
Theatre Arts
Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild
Theatre Arts
Sarge Boyd Bandshell
Theatre Arts
Chippewa Valley Historical Museum
Museum
Chippewa Valley Historical Museum
Museum
Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum
Museum
Carson Park Stadium
Stadium
Carson Park
Stadium
Woodland Theater
Cinema
Micon Cinema 7 Eau Claire
Cinema
Food and Drink (71) A+
The Lakely
Bar
Ramones Ice Cream Parlor
Sweets
Wigwam Tavern
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Stella Blues
Bar
Scooter's
Bar
My Place
Bar
Livery Restaurant aka Cowtown Saloon
Bar
The Sports Page Bar
Bar
Wigwam Sports Depot
Bar
Ifs & Buts Candy & Nuts
Sweets
Stones Throw Bar
Bar
Dive
Bar
The District Pub & Grill
Bar
The Fire House
Bar
Mousetrap Tavern
Bar
Clancy's
Bar
The Brewing Projekt
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
The Pagoda
Bar
The Brat
Bar
Brothers
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
The Pickle
Bar
Fitness (10) B
The Well
Gym
Fitness Freedom
Gym
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley - Mary Markquart Center
Community Centre
Masonic Temple
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Women's Resource Center
Community Centre
Altoona Prairie Event Center
Community Centre
Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association
Community Centre
CVTC Athletic Center
Gym
The Yoga Center of Eau Claire
Gym
Groceries (10) F
Loriental Store
Grocery Store
Just Local Food Cooperative
Grocery Store
Festival Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Woodman's Markets
Grocery Store
Amerasian Food Plus
Grocery Store
Festival Foods
Grocery Store
Festival Foods
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Parks (133) A+
McDonough Playground
Park
University Park
Park
North River Fronts Park
Park
Hobart Playground
Park
Phoenix Park
Park
Haymarket Plaza
Park
Boyd Park
Park
Mount Tom Park
Park
Mount Simon Park
Park
Kessler Field
Park
Wilson Park
Park
Archery Park
Park
L and P Park
Park
Halfmoon Park
Park
Archery Park
Park
Owen Park
Park
Randall Park
Park
Demmler Park
Park
Gypsy Park
Park
St. John's Playground
Playground
St. Johns Park
Park
Haas Field
Park
Domer Park
Park
Kappus Playground
Park
Cameron Park
Park
Shops (83) A-
Heady Hut
Gift Shop
Silver Feather
Gift Shop
Ed's
Hairdresser
Hello Adorn
Fashion
The Calico Shoppe
Gift Shop
Not Just Anybody's Bike Shop
Bicycle
The Purple Petunia Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Nicole's Downtown Salon and Spa
Beauty
Grandeur Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Tangled Up in Hue Art & Gifts
Gift Shop
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Shift Cyclery
Bicycle
Holiday
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Gordy's County Market Express
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Holiday
Convenience Store
Holiday
Convenience Store
Sprint
Electronics
Holiday
Convenience Store
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
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commute C

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Eau Claire.
Public Transit Stops (22)
Stops & Stations D-
Haymarket Landing
Bus Stop
Barstow and Marston SE
Bus Stop
Lake and Fourth NW
Bus Stop
Lake and Sixth NE
Bus Stop
Haas Fine Arts Shelter
Bus Stop
Water and Third Midblock
Bus Stop
Seventh and Broadway NW
Bus Stop
Seventh and Water NW
Bus Stop
Davies South Entrance
Bus Stop
Oak Ridge Hall
Bus Stop
Towers Hall
Bus Stop
McPhee Center
Bus Stop
Stein and Kenney Midblock W
Bus Stop
West MacArthur and Augusta SW
Bus Stop
Bollinger Park Shelter
Bus Stop
West MacArthur and Ruth SW
Bus Stop
Bollinger Field Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Eldorado and Imperial Circle NE
Bus Stop
Eldorado and Imperial Circle SE
Bus Stop
Festival Foods Lot S
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Eau Claire is 98/100 - which is 2% higher than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime B+

Eau Claire crime rates are 2,365 per 100k, which is 41% higher than Wisconsin
Property Crime
2,227 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
138 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C+

The median income in Eau Claire is $59,705 - which is 9% higher than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$59,705 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (31)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Eau Claire Fire Department
Fire Station
Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Riverview Center
Clinic
Eau Claire Police Department
Police
Eau Claire County Sheriffs Department
Police
Mayo Clinic Ambulance Bay
Ambulance Station
Emergency Room
Hospital
Mayo Clinic Health System-Luther Campus
Hospital
Mayo Cancer Center
Hospital
Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sacred Heart Hospital
Hospital
Eau Claire Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Mayo Clinic Health System – Clairemont Campus Clinic
Clinic
Prevea Health
Clinic
Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Center
Clinic
Marshfield Medical Center Eau Claire
Hospital
Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Clairemont Center
Clinic
OakLeaf Surgical Hospital
Hospital
Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Cancer Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Physical Therapy Center
Clinic
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
All Family Dental
Dentist
ECFD Station 9
Fire Station
ECFD Station 9
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Eau Claire home prices are $165,700 - which is 1% lower than Wisconsin
Home Price
$165,700 C
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools B-

The Eau Claire graduation rate is 91% - which is 4% higher than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (25) D-
Longfellow Elementary
Eau Claire Virtual School
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School
Second Avenue School
Immaculate Conception Elementary School
Flynn Elementary
Lakeshore Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary
Regis High & Middle School
Messiah Lutheran School
Mckinley Charter School
Delong Middle
Northwoods Elementary
Manz Elementary
Putnam Heights Elementary
Northstar Middle
Davey Elementary
St Mark Lutheran School
Regis Catholic Schools
Otter Creek Christian Academy
Locust Lane Elementary
St Mary'S Elementary School
Sherman Elementary
Altoona Intermediate
South Middle
High Schools (9) D-
Eau Claire Virtual School
Oxford Avenue School
Second Avenue School
Regis High & Middle School
North High
Mckinley Charter School
Memorial High
Regis Catholic Schools
Altoona High
Immanuel Lutheran High School
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ratings A+

Eau Claire has an overall rating of 95% from 18 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (16)
From AreaVibes A+
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Eau Claire Area Facts

  • Eau Claire has a Livability Score of 88/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Eau Claire crime rates are 41% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • Cost of living in Eau Claire is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average

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My Favorite City 5 rating By ejk ( Nov 29, 2016) I grew up in Eau Claire and I lived in Madison and Wausau before returning to Eau Claire. I am happy after all these years that I am back. Eau Claire is a great little city and has something for everyone. ...Read More Read Less
Eau Claire, WI - A Peaceful Place to Visit 5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 10, 2010) I am a student at the University of Wisconsin. I have one more year, and I will have my nurses license. These last three years in Eau Claire have been a blast. There ware so many things to do here that I am thinking about staying after I graduate.

I have always been a big fan of ...Read More classical music, and I guess that is why I enjoy going to the symphony. If you want to enjoy a unique experience, I would recommend attending the Chippewa Valley Symphony. Not only do they have one of the best symphonies in the country, they have six beautiful gardens you can stroll around and see while listening to a concert.

One of the best places to eat and enjoy live music in the city of Eau Claire is the Acoustic Cafe. I like to go there because the prices are reasonable. This is where my friends and I go hang out every weekend and listen to the local musicians. They have a variety of fancy coffee to choose from. I like to go here and relax when I am needing a break from my studies.

The city of Eau Claire is so beautiful and there are a lot of outdoor activities to do. Fishing, canoeing and riding a bike are some of the favorite spring and summer activities.

The only thing is, I wish it would not get so cold during the winter, but it's a small price to pay to live in this great city of Eau Claire! Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Eau Claire? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      McDonough Playground
      University Park
      North River Fronts Park
      Hobart Playground
      Phoenix Park
      Haymarket Plaza
      Boyd Park
      Mount Tom Park

      Entertainment

      Children’s Museum of Eau Claire
      Eau Claire Regional Arts Center
      State Theater
      Downtown Theater
      Pablo Center at the Confluence
      Eau Claire Children's Theatre
      Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild
      Sarge Boyd Bandshell

      Food & Drink

      The Lakely
      Ramones Ice Cream Parlor
      Wigwam Tavern
      Jimmy John's
      Stella Blues
      Scooter's
      My Place
      Livery Restaurant aka Cowtown Saloon

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Eau Claire? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Eau Claire.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Eau Claire? The cost of living in Eau Claire is 98/100 - which is 2% higher than Wisconsin.
      Eau Claire
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Eau Claire? Eau Claire crime rates are 2,365, which are 41% higher than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      2,365 per 100k people

      2% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43

      2% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Eau Claire? The median income in Eau Claire is $59,705 which is 9% higher than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $59,7058% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,5106% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Eau Claire a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mayo Cancer Center
      Emergency Room
      Mayo Clinic Health System-Luther Campus
      Marshfield Medical Center Eau Claire
      Sacred Heart Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Eau Claire home prices? Eau Claire home prices are $165,700 - which is 1% lower than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $165,70010% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $83412% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      11% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Eau Claire have good schools? The Eau Claire graduation rate is 91% - which is 4% higher than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      4% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Eau Claire a good place to live? Eau Claire has an overall rating of 95% from 18 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      18 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      16 total surveys

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