Apartments for rent in Eau Claire, WI

A small city located in Wisconsin, Eau Claire has slightly more than 67,000 residents. Young adults (15-24) will find plenty of activities, as they make up a larger portion of the population here (24%) than nationally (14%). With an average age of just over 36, the city's population is notably younger than most cities in Wisconsin. Renters tend to be in the minority in the city, and 57% of residents own their homes. The average rent of $809 a month is a bit below the state average.

With an average commute time of about 18 minutes, outperforming most cities in Wisconsin, Eau Claire residents know that it isn't overly time-consuming to get to work. Many residents (48%) commute to work by car, while public transportation isn't extensively used. Relatively few commuters (3%) walk to work, though the number is greater than the national average.

Many Eau Claire residents work in one of five industries: retail, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and entertainment. Together, these industries account for 40% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the city. Eau Claire workers earn an average annual income of just under $61K, less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The city's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (5%), Eau Claire has a high concentration of residents older than 25 who have an Associate's degree (8%). Further, 13% possess a Bachelor's degree and 6% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.